Assistant District Attorney Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Assistant District Attorney make in Chicago, IL? The average Assistant District Attorney salary in Chicago, IL is $107,991 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $93,035 and $125,158. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Assistant District Attorney-Hybrid Remote position

Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office - Irvine , CA

Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office Assistant District Attorney - Hybrid Remote **$6000 hiriing bonus spread over the first year of hire** The District Attorney's Office in the ...

LinkedIn - 19 days ago

Deputy District Attorney I/II/III

County of Mono - Bridgeport , CA

In addition, this position may train and assist other deputy district attorneys in the office where needed. REPORTS TO District Attorney or Assistant District Attorney CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

Trial Attorney

NM District Attorneys Association - Las Cruces , NM

The office also has an opening for an entry level Assistant Trial Attorney to handle DUI and/or Domestic Violence cases. Salary is based on experience and the District Attorney Personnel and ...

ZipRecruiter - 30 days ago

Education Staff Attorney or Senior Attorney

Alliance For Childrens Rights - Los Angeles , CA

The Attorney will also assist in the development and delivery of community trainings and tools to ... school district special education advocacy; child welfare, juvenile justice, and/or education ...

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Attorney | Business, Facilities, and Real Estate

Mission Recruiting - Oakland , CA

You will assist and guide school districts, community colleges, and other educational institutions ... Attorney - Business and Facilities Attorney - 130659 #ZR #IND1

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Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo LLP - Las Vegas , NV

Must be licensed to practice in Nevada state and federal district courts. This is an exceptional ... assist with and participate in trial preparation, mediations and court appearances; and, · ...

LinkedIn - 53 days ago

What does an Assistant District Attorney do?

Common responsibilities of an Assistant District Attorney

Drafting subpoenas, search warrants, pen registers and trap-and-trace orders and applications.

February 08, 2023

Assists with the development and implementation of strategic plans, goals, and strategies to accomplish the mission of the office of the District Attorney.

August 27, 2022

Review and advise on requests for affirmative appeals from trial court rulings.

November 25, 2022

Prepares briefs and motions and responses to same.

January 03, 2023

Evaluates, recommends, and implements new systems, policies, procedures, or programs related to unit operations, crime prevention, offender rehabilitation, or more efficient case processing and prosecution.

February 17, 2023

Prepare pre-trial court filings as well as motions in limine and post-hearing memoranda on constitutional suppression issues.

March 15, 2023

Consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise.

March 18, 2023

Communicates with defense attorneys, judges, law enforcement, investigators, legal support staff, victims, witnesses, supervisor, media, government officials, other employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, present or exchange information, provide legal counsel and interpretation, or resolve problems.

March 25, 2023

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.

May 04, 2023

Makes bond and sentencing recommendations and arguments.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Assistant District Attorney in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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93035

125158

107991

Average Total Cash Compensation

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96035

134031

113055

What is the average salary for Assistant District Attorney in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant District Attorney in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Assistant District Attorney ranges from $93,035 to $125,158 with the average base salary of $107,991. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,035 to $134,031 with the average total cash compensation of $113,055.

View Average Salary for Assistant District Attorney as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$107,991	$93,035 - $125,158
Bonus	$5,064	$3,000 - $8,873
Total Pay	$113,055	$96,035 - $134,031

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Assistant District Attorney Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,558 - $125,862	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,558 - $125,862	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,452 - $125,719	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,523 - $125,814	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,523 - $125,814	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,429 - $122,998	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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