As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Washington is $122,316, equivalent to $59 per hour, $2,352 weekly, or $10,193 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 Washington vary widely, spanning from $94,468 to $145,492. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($107,740) and 75th percentile ($134,447), while top earners (90th percentile) make $145,492 per year. This $26,707 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, Washington County Attorney often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Washington currently ranks 4 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 $94,468 WA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $107,740 WA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $122,316 WA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $134,447 WA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $145,492 WA July 01, 2026
25% $107,740 10% $94,468 90% $145,492 75% $134,447 $122,316 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 Aberdeen, WA Avg. Salary $123,831 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acme, WA Avg. Salary $122,657 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addy, WA Avg. Salary $120,425 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adna, WA Avg. Salary $124,273 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Airway Heights, WA Avg. Salary $121,001 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albion, WA Avg. Salary $120,270 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allyn, WA Avg. Salary $127,462 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Almira, WA Avg. Salary $119,508 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amanda Park, WA Avg. Salary $122,451 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amboy, WA Avg. Salary $123,364 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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