As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Ohio is $109,840, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,112 weekly, or $9,153 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 Ohio vary widely, spanning from $84,833 to $130,652. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($96,750) and 75th percentile ($120,734), while top earners (90th percentile) make $130,652 per year. This $23,984 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, Ohio County Attorney often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 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 $84,833 OH July 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $96,750 OH July 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $109,840 OH July 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $120,734 OH July 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $130,652 OH July 01, 2026
25% $96,750 10% $84,833 90% $130,652 75% $120,734 $109,840 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $108,362 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $115,410 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $107,330 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $110,942 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $110,128 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $109,942 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $115,312 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $109,819 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $110,997 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $113,038 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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