County Attorney Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

County Attorney Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a County Attorney make in Washington, DC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a County Attorney in Washington, DC is $131,289. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $112,787 to $152,094, with most professionals earning between $95,943 and $171,035.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile County Attorney Salary $95,943 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $112,787 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $131,289 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $152,094 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $171,035 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
25% $112,787 10% $95,943 90% $171,035 75% $152,094 $131,289 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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131289

Average Total Cash Compensation

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116255
162590
137168
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of County Attorney in Washington, DC. The base salary for County Attorney ranges from $112,787 to $152,094 with the average base salary of $131,289. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $116,255 to $162,590 with the average total cash compensation of $137,168.
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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