As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Texas is $110,031, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,116 weekly, or $9,169 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 $84,981 to $130,880. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($96,919) and 75th percentile ($120,944), while top earners (90th percentile) make $130,880 per year. This $24,025 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 $84,981 TX July 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $96,919 TX July 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $110,031 TX July 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $120,944 TX July 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $130,880 TX July 01, 2026
25% $96,919 10% $84,981 90% $130,880 75% $120,944 $110,031 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 $107,087 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $105,886 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $104,695 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $108,046 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $105,589 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $117,059 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $110,547 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $105,771 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $105,492 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $109,159 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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