As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Pennsylvania is $112,285, equivalent to $54 per hour, $2,159 weekly, or $9,357 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 $86,712 to $133,546. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($98,899) and 75th percentile ($123,414), while top earners (90th percentile) make $133,546 per year. This $24,515 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 $86,712 PA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $98,899 PA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $112,285 PA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $123,414 PA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $133,546 PA September 01, 2026
25% $98,899 10% $86,712 90% $133,546 75% $123,414 $112,285 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 $120,439 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $112,163 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $115,542 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $124,726 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $122,431 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $111,146 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $107,415 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $113,624 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $114,683 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $117,645 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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