What are the main factors that influence a Criminal Attorney's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Criminal Attorney's salary?

A Criminal Attorney's salary grows with experience: an Criminal Attorney (0-2 years)earns $99,529, an Attorney II (2-4 years)earns $132,119, an Attorney III (4-7 years)earns $186,578, an Attorney IV (7+ years)earns $212,429, an Attorney V (7-10 years)earns $252,069,

What are the highest paying states for a Criminal Attorney?

Criminal Attorney salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Criminal Attorney roles are District of Columbia $109,617, California $109,201, Massachusetts $107,745. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Criminal Attorney roles make?

Salaries for Criminal Attorney level roles vary by specialization: Attorney VI: $293,167; Attorney V: $253,419; Attorney IV: $213,566; Attorney III: $187,577; Attorney II: $132,826.

Criminal Attorney Salary in Delaware

How much does a Criminal Attorney make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Criminal Attorney in Delaware is $100,261 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, a Criminal Attorney's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,270
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,689 to $110,211
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,154

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Criminal Attorney Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,211	$9,184	$2,119	$53
Average	$100,261	$8,355	$1,928	$48
25th Percentile	$88,689	$7,391	$1,706	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Criminal Attorney Salaries

A Criminal Attorney's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Criminal Attorney Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Criminal Attorney's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $99,529
Early Career (1-2 years): $132,119
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $186,578
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $212,429
Expert (over 8 years): $252,069

Levels	Salary
Criminal ... Level Criminal Attorney	$99,529
Attorney ... Level Criminal Attorney	$132,119
Attorney ... Level Criminal Attorney	$186,578
Attorney ... Level Criminal Attorney	$212,429
Attorney ... Level Criminal Attorney	$252,069

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How Do Criminal Attorney Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Criminal Attorneys. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $109,617.
California: $109,201.
Massachusetts: $107,745.

District of Columbia $109,617 California $109,201 Massachusetts $107,745 Washington $107,349 New Jersey $107,310 Alaska $107,171 Connecticut $105,805 New York $105,251

Hawaii $103,478 Rhode Island $102,647 Maryland $102,082 Minnesota $101,310 Colorado $101,013 Illinois $100,914 Oregon $100,538 Delaware $100,261

New Hampshire $100,086 Virginia $99,696 Pennsylvania $98,558 Nevada $97,984 North Dakota $97,796 Michigan $97,499 Wisconsin $97,390 Vermont $97,172

Texas $96,568 Maine $96,528 Arizona $96,469 Ohio $96,400 Georgia $95,489 Indiana $95,033 Wyoming $94,944 Utah $94,806

Iowa $94,746 Kansas $94,271 Louisiana $94,132 North Carolina $94,083 Missouri $94,063 Florida $93,677 Montana $93,469 Nebraska $93,271

Kentucky $93,162 South Carolina $92,766 Tennessee $92,519 Idaho $92,420 New Mexico $91,697 Oklahoma $91,539 Alabama $90,954 South Dakota $89,974

Arkansas $89,440 West Virginia $89,153 Mississippi $88,291

Top Paying Cities for Criminal Attorneys

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $99,809
Little Creek: $100,540
Magnolia: $100,395

Lincoln, DE $99,809 Little Creek, DE $100,540 Magnolia, DE $100,395 Milford, DE $100,063 Marydel, DE $100,227 Millsboro, DE $99,391 Millville, DE $99,544 Milton, DE $99,716

Nassau, DE $99,788 Ocean View, DE $99,527 Rehoboth Beach, DE $99,718 Seaford, DE $99,775 Selbyville, DE $99,362 Smyrna, DE $100,609 Viola, DE $100,146 Woodside, DE $100,415

Bear, DE $100,184 Newark, DE $100,146 Claymont, DE $100,351 Delaware City, DE $100,246 Hockessin, DE $100,137 Kirkwood, DE $100,227 Middletown, DE $100,266 Montchanin, DE $100,160

New Castle, DE $100,175 Odessa, DE $100,315 Port Penn, DE $100,383 Rockland, DE $100,170 Saint Georges, DE $100,234 Townsend, DE $100,388 Winterthur, DE $100,182 Lewes, DE $99,755

Wilmington, DE $100,142 Dover, DE $100,540 Dover Afb, DE $100,010 Bethany Beach, DE $99,422 Bethel, DE $99,525 Bridgeville, DE $99,760 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,257 Cheswold, DE $100,507

Clayton, DE $100,510 Dagsboro, DE $99,353 Delmar, DE $99,193 Ellendale, DE $99,494 Felton, DE $100,055 Fenwick Island, DE $99,375 Frankford, DE $99,201 Frederica, DE $100,154

Georgetown, DE $99,315 Greenwood, DE $99,776 Harbeson, DE $99,421 Harrington, DE $99,928 Hartly, DE $100,239 Houston, DE $99,786 Kenton, DE $100,515 Laurel, DE $99,256

Yorklyn, DE $100,167

Criminal Attorney Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Criminal Attorney's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$88,689

Average $100,261/year

$110,211

$7,391

Average $8,355/month

$9,184

$1,706

Average $1,928/week

$2,119

$43

Average $48/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,211	$9,184	$2,119	$53
Average	$100,261	$8,355	$1,928	$48
25th Percentile	$88,689	$7,391	$1,706	$43

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