How much does a County Attorney make in Salem, OR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a County Attorney in Salem, OR is $113,038. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $98,660 to $124,498, with most professionals earning between $85,570 and $134,933.

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County Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile County Attorney Salary $85,570 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $98,660 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $113,038 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $124,498 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $134,933 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
25% $98,660 10% $85,570 90% $134,933 75% $124,498 $113,038 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 Salem, OR. The base salary for County Attorney ranges from $98,660 to $124,498 with the average base salary of $113,038. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,660 to $124,498 with the average total cash compensation of $113,038.
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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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