How much does a Deputy Public Defender make in San Jose, CA? The average Deputy Public Defender salary in San Jose, CA is $129,198 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $111,305 and $149,737. 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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Duchesne County - Roosevelt , UT
Duchesne County is looking to hire a Deputy Public Defender for a permanent county position. POSITION PROFILE Under the overall direction, supervision, and request of the Duchesne County Director of ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 4 days ago
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 ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 68 days ago
Los Angeles City Attorney - Los Angeles , CA
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY PUBLIC RIGHTS BRANCH Salary Range DCA II: $115,696 - $169,148 DCA III: $151 ... defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the ...
LinkedIn - 61 days ago
League of Women Voters of California - Sacramento , CA
Deputy Director Supervises: Trudy Schafer Public Policy Fellow Context: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) is a nonpartisan political organization ...
LinkedIn - 17 days ago
Allegan County - Allegan , MI
... Deputy Chief Public Defender and Chief Public Defender. Independently determines when and how to properly add scheduling information to calendar. * Drafts and files court orders; organizes records ...
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Duchesne County - Duchesne , UT
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Justice Court Deputy Clerk • Works under general supervision in performing ... public defenders, adult probation and county offices. • Researches source documents for relevant ...
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Average Base Salary

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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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Deputy Public Defender ranges from $111,305 to $149,737 with the average base salary of $129,198. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,894 to $160,352 with the average total cash compensation of $135,257.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $129,198 $111,305 - $149,737
Bonus $6,059 $3,589 - $10,616
Total Pay $135,257 $114,894 - $160,352
* 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 San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,305 - $149,737 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,649 - $132,711 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,092 - $149,450 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,023 - $145,322 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,201 - $145,561 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,861 - $149,140 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Public Defender LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $111,305 MAXIMUM SALARY $149,737
JOB TITLE Assistant Public Defender LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $111,305 MAXIMUM SALARY $149,737
JOB TITLE Chief Public Defender LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $66,898 MAXIMUM SALARY $95,232
JOB TITLE Federal Public Defender LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $72,926 MAXIMUM SALARY $95,107
JOB TITLE Assistant Federal Public Defender LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $111,305 MAXIMUM SALARY $149,737
JOB TITLE Deputy Public Guardian LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $53,973 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,528
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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

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