Assistant Public Defender Salary in Philadelphia, PA

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How much does an Assistant Public Defender make in Philadelphia, PA? The average Assistant Public Defender salary in Philadelphia, PA is $108,712 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $93,656 and $125,993. 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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Experience Level Criminal Defense Attorney

Snohomish County Public Defender Association - Everett , WA

Snohomish County Public Defender Association is a private, non-profit law office that is passionate ... assist with the investigation. * Refer appropriate cases for social work services. Communicates ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 26 days ago

Senior Deputy Public Defender

Bannock County - Pocatello , ID

The Sr. Deputy Public Defender Attorney handles and manages more complex felony, misdemeanor ... Ability to assist in the training

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 72 days ago

Interpreter

Federal Public Defender CAE - Fresno , CA

The Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California is accepting applications for a Spanish ... and assistant paralegals. They must demonstrate considerable resourcefulness, initiative ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 88 days ago

Legal Assistant

Multnomah Defenders Inc. - Portland , OR

Multnomah Defenders, Inc. (MDI) is a non-profit public interest law firm established in 1982. Our mission is to provide high quality representation to our clients and to treat every client with ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Assistant Counsel I/II

Bay Area Air Quality Management District - San Francisco , CA

Experience prosecuting or defending such cases under air quality or other environmental laws, or in ... public health, air quality and the global climate. The Air District aims to achieve its mission ...

Lawjobs.com - 17 days ago

Public Policy and Organizing Manager

League of Women Voters of California - Sacramento , CA

Defending Democracy. The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) is a nonpartisan political ... Oversee and administer the Future of California Elections Network (FoCE). * Assist in grant funded ...

LinkedIn - 21 days ago

What does an Assistant Public Defender do?

Common responsibilities of an Assistant Public Defender

Negotiates with County and City Attorneys to reach plea agreements.

October 29, 2022

Interviews clients in custody and makes initial decisions concerning such things as bail, release from custody, and mental competency to stand trial.

December 26, 2022

Represents client at pre-trial hearings/conferences, other proceedings, arraignments, jury and non-jury trials, sentencing and post conviction hearings.

March 21, 2023

Prepares post trial motions, briefs and arguments for appeals to Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme Courts.

April 29, 2023

Handling preliminary hearings for both felony and misdemeanor cases which are bond over to Superior and State court.

December 04, 2022

Required to work in jail environment (will be required to comply with all conditions imposed to enter a facility of this type).

January 04, 2023

Performs related duties as required.

February 03, 2023

Maintains confidentiality of information.

March 26, 2023

Provides information regarding County or unit activities and functions to clients, the public and other staff which may require the use of tact and discretion or the interpretation of policies, procedures or guidelines.

April 08, 2023

Supervises support staff in the operational aspects of representing indigent defendants at the initial Article 15.

April 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Assistant Public Defender in Philadelphia, PA

Average Base Salary

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93656

125993

108712

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

96676

134926

113810

What is the average salary for Assistant Public Defender in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Public Defender in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Assistant Public Defender ranges from $93,656 to $125,993 with the average base salary of $108,712. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,676 to $134,926 with the average total cash compensation of $113,810.

View Average Salary for Assistant Public Defender as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$108,712	$93,656 - $125,993
Bonus	$5,098	$3,020 - $8,932
Total Pay	$113,810	$96,676 - $134,926

* 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 Public Defender Salary Near Philadelphia, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Camden, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,117 - $126,614	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,946 - $125,039	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,439 - $129,737	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Trenton, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,735 - $130,136	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Wilmington, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,124 - $125,278	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,124 - $125,278	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA

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About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017[update]. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, wit...

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