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How Much Does a County Attorney Make in San Jose, CA ? (2026 Salary Guide)

County Attorney Salary in San Jose, CA

As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in San Jose, CA is $142,274, equivalent to $68 per hour, $2,736 weekly, or $11,856 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 San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $109,859 to $169,177. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($125,307) and 75th percentile ($156,356), while top earners (90th percentile) make $169,177 per year. This $31,049 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, San Jose County Attorney often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 statewide for County Attorney job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile County Attorney Salary $109,859 San Jose, CA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $125,307 San Jose, CA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $142,274 San Jose, CA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $156,356 San Jose, CA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $169,177 San Jose, CA August 01, 2026
25% $125,307 10% $109,859 90% $169,177 75% $156,356 $142,274 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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for County Attorney ranges from $125,307 to $156,356 with the average base salary of $142,274. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $131,317 to $184,643 with the average total cash compensation of $156,425.
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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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