Criminal Lawyer Salary in Sacramento, CA

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How much does a Criminal Lawyer make in Sacramento, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminal Lawyer in Sacramento, CA is $114,432. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $84,156 to a high of $149,181, with most professionals earning between $98,584 and $132,621.

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Average Salary Range for Criminal Lawyer in Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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101758
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119793
What is the average salary for Criminal Lawyer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminal Lawyer in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Criminal Lawyer ranges from $98,584 to $132,621 with the average base salary of $114,432. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,758 to $142,019 with the average total cash compensation of $119,793.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $114,432 $98,584 - $132,621
Bonus $5,361 $3,174 - $9,398
Total Pay $119,793 $101,758 - $142,019
* 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.

Criminal Lawyer Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,612 - $132,658 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,502 - $132,511 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,463 - $131,112 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,305 - $137,627 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,979 - $141,224 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,497 - $139,230 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

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