As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in New York is $119,910, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,306 weekly, or $9,993 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 York vary widely, spanning from $92,600 to $142,615. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($105,615) and 75th percentile ($131,795), while top earners (90th percentile) make $142,615 per year. This $26,180 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 York County Attorney often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $92,600 NY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $105,615 NY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $119,910 NY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $131,795 NY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $142,615 NY September 01, 2026
25% $105,615 10% $92,600 90% $142,615 75% $131,795 $119,910 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $130,645 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $118,874 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $117,002 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $135,215 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $131,381 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $120,860 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $129,000 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $125,866 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $120,313 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $118,302 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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