Deputy District Attorney Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Deputy District Attorney make in Washington, DC? The average Deputy District Attorney salary in Washington, DC is $114,579 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $98,711 and $132,794. 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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Deputy District Attorney III

County of Mendocino - Ukiah , CA

Deputy District Attorney III Locations in Ukiah and Fort Bragg, CA Full Time Positions $108,097.60 - $131,414.40 Annually Deputy District Attorney III performs a variety of professional legal work ...

Lawjobs.com - 12 days ago

Deputy District Attorney I, II, III

Orange County, CA - Santa Ana , CA

District Attorney Opening Date: 03/01/2024 CAREER DESCRIPTION DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I, II, III SALARY INFORMATION Deputy District Attorney I - $89,190.40 - $107,827.20 Annually Deputy District ...

Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 50 days ago

Deputy Chief of Screening- Magistrate

Orleans Parish District Attorney - New Orleans , LA

ABOUT THE ORLEANS PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (OPDA) Jason Rogers Williams took office as the ... The Deputy Chief of Screening for Magistrate helps provide oversight of the Assistant District ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago

Deputy District Attorney Silver City

NM District Attorneys Association - Silver City , NM

Deputy District Attorney, Silver City, NM . Pay range from $91,419 to $114,274, depending on qualifications and experience. Silver City is a diverse community located in pinon-studded foothills ...

ZipRecruiter - 72 days ago

Deputy Trial Attorney - Rio Arriba Office

NM District Attorneys Association - Rio Rancho , NM

Deputy Trial Attorney - Rio Arriba Office 1stJudicial District Attorney The First Judicial District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney in the Espanola Office. This position offers ...

ZipRecruiter - 26 days ago

Deputy Trial Attorney - Rio Arriba Office

NM District Attorneys Association - Española , NM

Deputy Trial Attorney - Rio Arriba Office 1stJudicial District Attorney The First Judicial District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney in the Espanola Office. This position offers ...

ZipRecruiter - 26 days ago

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Common responsibilities of a Deputy District Attorney

Serves as legal advisor to law enforcement and trains law enforcement personnel in various legal issues ranging from report writing to specialized investigations.

October 07, 2022

Evaluate cases to determine the parameters of settlement of complex and multiple issues utilizing state statutes and local rules of court.

January 15, 2023

Represents the State on post-conviction remedy motions by researching and presenting arguments in court to support the legality of conviction and sentence.

February 03, 2023

Reviews reports from various police agencies, makes charging decisions, prepares charging documents, prepares cases for trial, prepares witnesses, assists victims, does legal research, briefs issues for hearings, does motion practice, represents the state at court proceedings, offers legal advice to police, county and state officials, reports to crime scenes when called, participates in an on-call list rotation for after-hours access for local law enforcement agencies.

February 16, 2023

Prepare and present statements of fact, law and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form.

March 12, 2023

Performs general administrative / office work as necessary, including but not limited to attending meetings, reviewing mail and literature, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing reports and correspondence, assembling documents and files, etc.

March 16, 2023

Attends all hearings and trials as assigned in a variety of cases before City and State courts.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Deputy District Attorney in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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98711

132794

114579

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

101894

142209

119953

What is the average salary for Deputy 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 Deputy District Attorney in Washington, DC. The base salary for Deputy District Attorney ranges from $98,711 to $132,794 with the average base salary of $114,579. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,894 to $142,209 with the average total cash compensation of $119,953.

View Average Salary for Deputy District Attorney as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$114,579	$98,711 - $132,794
Bonus	$5,373	$3,183 - $9,415
Total Pay	$119,953	$101,894 - $142,209

* 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.

Deputy District Attorney Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,729 - $132,818	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,729 - $132,818	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,729 - $132,818	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,521 - $132,539	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,729 - $132,818	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,729 - $132,818	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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