As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Texas is $110,045, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,116 weekly, or $9,170 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $84,895 to $130,754. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($96,880) and 75th percentile ($120,885), while top earners (90th percentile) make $130,754 per year. This $24,005 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, Texas County Attorney often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $84,895 TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $96,880 TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $110,045 TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $120,885 TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $130,754 TX May 01, 2026
25% $96,880 10% $84,895 90% $130,754 75% $120,885 $110,045 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $106,546 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $105,351 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $104,166 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $107,500 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $105,056 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $116,468 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $109,989 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $105,236 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $104,959 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $108,607 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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