Assistant Public Defender Salary in Rochester, NY

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How much does an Assistant Public Defender make in Rochester, NY? The average Assistant Public Defender salary in Rochester, NY is $102,342 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $88,170 and $118,613. 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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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 Rochester, NY

Average Base Salary

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88170

118613

102342

Average Total Cash Compensation

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91010

127019

107141

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 Rochester, NY. The base salary for Assistant Public Defender ranges from $88,170 to $118,613 with the average base salary of $102,342. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,010 to $127,019 with the average total cash compensation of $107,141.

View Average Salary for Assistant Public Defender as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$102,342	$88,170 - $118,613
Bonus	$4,799	$2,840 - $8,407
Total Pay	$107,141	$91,010 - $127,019

* 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 Rochester, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,330 - $118,828	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,482 - $117,687	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,302 - $117,446	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Clay, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,114 - $119,883	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,114 - $119,883	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,863 - $114,165	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY

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About Rochester, New York

Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) east-northeast of Buffalo and about 87 miles (140 km) west of Syracuse and Albany, the state capital is 226 miles (360 km) to the east ; it sits on Lake Ontario's southern shore. The Genesee River bisects the city. Toronto, Canada is northwest 168 miles (270 km) and New York City is about 350 miles (560 km) to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.1 square miles (96 km2), of which 35.8 square m...

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About Rochester, New York Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) eas....More

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