As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in New Jersey is $122,256, equivalent to $59 per hour, $2,351 weekly, or $10,188 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for County Attorney in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for County Attorney in New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $94,412 to $145,405. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($107,681) and 75th percentile ($134,373), while top earners (90th percentile) make $145,405 per year. This $26,692 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Estate Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Jersey County Attorney often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 nationwide for County Attorney job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
County Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile County Attorney Salary $94,412 NJ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $107,681 NJ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $122,256 NJ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $134,373 NJ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $145,405 NJ September 01, 2026
25% $107,681 10% $94,412 90% $145,405 75% $134,373 $122,256 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a County Attorney ?

A county attorney in many areas of the United States is the chief legal officer for a county or local judicial district. It is usually an elected position. The role of the county attorney can be similar to or complementary to that of a local state's attorney, commonwealth's attorney or district attorney. In some jurisdictions, the county attorney oversees the operations of local prosecutors with respect to violations of county ordinances. In other jurisdictions, the county attorney prosecutes traffic matters and/or misdemeanors. In some states the county attorney prosecutes violations of ...

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Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $135,037 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $135,527 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $135,162 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $133,758 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $137,274 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $134,402 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $128,481 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $133,499 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $135,538 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $134,387 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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