As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Nevada is $111,644, equivalent to $54 per hour, $2,147 weekly, or $9,304 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 Nevada vary widely, spanning from $86,227 to $132,799. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($98,340) and 75th percentile ($122,717), while top earners (90th percentile) make $132,799 per year. This $24,377 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, Nevada County Attorney often earn 1.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Nevada currently ranks 20 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 $86,227 NV July 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $98,340 NV July 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $111,644 NV July 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $122,717 NV July 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $132,799 NV July 01, 2026
25% $98,340 10% $86,227 90% $132,799 75% $122,717 $111,644 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 Sun Valley, NV Avg. Salary $118,919 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamo, NV Avg. Salary $118,671 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amargosa Valley, NV Avg. Salary $118,778 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Austin, NV Avg. Salary $118,592 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Baker, NV Avg. Salary $118,155 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Battle Mountain, NV Avg. Salary $118,758 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Beatty, NV Avg. Salary $118,807 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Blue Diamond, NV Avg. Salary $115,475 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Boulder City, NV Avg. Salary $115,621 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Bunkerville, NV Avg. Salary $118,045 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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