How much does a Deputy Public Defender make in Houston, TX? The average Deputy Public Defender salary in Houston, TX is $104,430 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $89,970 and $121,033. 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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Bannock County - Pocatello , ID
The Sr. Deputy Public Defender Attorney handles and manages more complex felony, misdemeanor, juvenile criminal defense and Child Protective Act cases. The Sr. Deputy Public Defender Attorney may ...
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Tippecanoe County Government - Lafayette , IN
Public Defender WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned SALARY: Minimum $2,097.42 - Maximum $2,459.42 Biweekly Incumbent serves as Part-time Attorney for the Tippecanoe County Public Defender, responsible ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 69 days ago
Tazewell County - Pekin , IL
Appointed by the Circuit Clerk and under the direct supervision and direction of the Chief Deputy ... Work closely with the Public Defender, State's Attorney and Sheriff's Office to ensure the judge ...
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Rockdale County, Georgia - Conyers , GA
... to public safety communications and law enforcement standards. These guidelines require sound ... The person must be able to remain calm and think logically when defending himself/herself from ...
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Hall County - Gainesville , GA
... Public Defender, District Attorney and Solicitor General offices; Requires the ability to function ... Assists the Deputy Court Administrator and Treatment Services Director with managing the fiscal ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 60 days ago
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What is the average salary for Deputy 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 Deputy Public Defender in Houston, TX. The base salary for Deputy Public Defender ranges from $89,970 to $121,033 with the average base salary of $104,430. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,870 to $129,613 with the average total cash compensation of $109,329.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $104,430 $89,970 - $121,033
Bonus $4,899 $2,900 - $8,580
Total Pay $109,329 $92,870 - $129,613
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,302 - $121,481 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,795 - $116,763 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,761 - $115,371 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,019 - $113,028 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,126 - $107,792 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Round Rock, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,633 - $116,545 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Public Defender LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $89,970 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,033
JOB TITLE Assistant Public Defender LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $89,970 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,033
JOB TITLE Chief Public Defender LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $66,760 MAXIMUM SALARY $95,050
JOB TITLE Federal Public Defender LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $58,988 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,921
JOB TITLE Assistant Federal Public Defender LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $89,970 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,033
JOB TITLE Deputy Public Guardian LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $53,122 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,358
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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