As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Pennsylvania is $112,299, equivalent to $54 per hour, $2,160 weekly, or $9,358 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 Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $86,732 to $133,577. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($98,916) and 75th percentile ($123,437), while top earners (90th percentile) make $133,577 per year. This $24,521 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, Pennsylvania County Attorney often earn 0.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 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 $86,732 PA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $98,916 PA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $112,299 PA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $123,437 PA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $133,577 PA July 01, 2026
25% $98,916 10% $86,732 90% $133,577 75% $123,437 $112,299 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 Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $119,838 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $111,603 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $114,965 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $124,103 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $121,820 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $110,591 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $106,879 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $113,057 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $114,111 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $117,058 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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