How much does a County Attorney make in Richmond, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a County Attorney in Richmond, VA is $109,570. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $95,634 to $120,679, with most professionals earning between $82,945 and $130,793.

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County Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile County Attorney Salary $82,945 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $95,634 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $109,570 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $120,679 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $130,793 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
25% $95,634 10% $82,945 90% $130,793 75% $120,679 $109,570 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of County Attorney in Richmond, VA. The base salary for County Attorney ranges from $95,634 to $120,679 with the average base salary of $109,570. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,634 to $120,679 with the average total cash compensation of $109,570.
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