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District Attorney salary
Average district attorney salary
$72,965
How much does a district attorney make?
The average district attorney salary in the United States is $72,965. District attorney salaries typically range between $49,000 and $107,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for district attorneys is $35.08 per hour.
District attorney salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. District attorneys earn the highest average salary in California.
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Where can a District Attorney earn more?
District Attorney Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level district attorney | $42,300 | $20.36 |
| Mid-level district attorney | $51,100 | $24.57 |
| Senior-level district attorney | $107,000 | $51.53 |
District Attorney salary estimates from across the web
Average district attorney salary by state
Highest paying states for district attorneys
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $103,915 | $49.96 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $85,941 | $41.32 |
| 3 | Georgia | $73,467 | $35.32 |
| 4 | Arizona | $74,363 | $35.75 |
| 5 | Nevada | $81,488 | $39.18 |
| 6 | Virginia | $76,131 | $36.60 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $82,177 | $39.51 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $72,877 | $35.04 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $70,861 | $34.07 |
| 10 | Washington | $83,688 | $40.23 |
| 11 | Michigan | $68,466 | $32.92 |
| 12 | New York | $69,401 | $33.37 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $64,406 | $30.96 |
| 14 | Illinois | $67,907 | $32.65 |
| 15 | Alaska | $73,343 | $35.26 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $60,485 | $29.08 |
| 17 | Alabama | $60,989 | $29.32 |
| 18 | Utah | $68,313 | $32.84 |
| 19 | Oregon | $70,972 | $34.12 |
| 20 | Colorado | $67,311 | $32.36 |
| 21 | Texas | $60,592 | $29.13 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $57,515 | $27.65 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $58,336 | $28.05 |
| 24 | Delaware | $65,693 | $31.58 |
| 25 | Maryland | $67,320 | $32.37 |
| 26 | Ohio | $59,687 | $28.70 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $61,836 | $29.73 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $60,092 | $28.89 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $56,044 | $26.94 |
| 30 | Indiana | $58,014 | $27.89 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $61,488 | $29.56 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $57,832 | $27.80 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $67,325 | $32.37 |
| 34 | Florida | $56,347 | $27.09 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $57,936 | $27.85 |
| 36 | Missouri | $56,299 | $27.07 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $57,377 | $27.59 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $55,659 | $26.76 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $53,119 | $25.54 |
| 40 | Iowa | $56,718 | $27.27 |
| 41 | Idaho | $58,681 | $28.21 |
| 42 | Kansas | $55,971 | $26.91 |
| 43 | Vermont | $60,110 | $28.90 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $53,174 | $25.56 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $56,887 | $27.35 |
| 46 | Montana | $52,640 | $25.31 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $53,487 | $25.71 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $51,782 | $24.90 |
| 49 | New Hampshire | $53,415 | $25.68 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $43,073 | $20.71 |
| 51 | Maine | $35,355 | $17.00 |
Highest paying cities for district attorneys
The highest-paying cities for district attorneys are San Francisco, CA, Carson City, NV, and Columbus, GA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $112,197 | $53.94 |
| 2 | Carson City, NV | $83,681 | $40.23 |
| 3 | Columbus, GA | $73,106 | $35.15 |
| 4 | Portland, OR | $70,915 | $34.09 |
| 5 | Pueblo, CO | $67,886 | $32.64 |
| 6 | Baltimore, MD | $67,512 | $32.46 |
| 7 | Rochester, NY | $66,126 | $31.79 |
| 8 | Denton, TX | $58,405 | $28.08 |
| 9 | West Palm Beach, FL | $55,934 | $26.89 |
| 10 | Waukesha, WI | $55,642 | $26.75 |
District Attorney salary details
A district attorney's salary ranges from $49,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $107,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a district attorney's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $107,000 | $8,917 | $51 |
| 75th Percentile | $89,000 | $7,417 | $43 |
| Average | $72,965 | $6,080 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| 10th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
Highest paying district attorney jobs
The highest paying types of district attorneys are legal counsel, general counsel, and litigation associate.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Counsel | $125,248 | $10,437 | $60.22 | 50,275 |
| Legal Counsel | $132,867 | $11,072 | $63.88 | 10,337 |
| Legal Extern | $47,238 | $3,937 | $22.71 | 10,986 |
| Housing Counselor | $78,730 | $6,561 | $37.85 | 33,639 |
| Attorney At Law | $108,018 | $9,002 | $51.93 | 7,025 |
| Document Review Attorney | $81,181 | $6,765 | $39.03 | 9,393 |
Top companies hiring district attorneys now:
Which companies pay district attorneys the most?
District attorney salaries at Ventura County Community Foundation and San Bernardino County are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average district attorney salary at companies like City and County of Denver Government and Fort Bend County are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ventura County Community Foundation | $87,735 | $42.18 |
| 2 | San Bernardino County | $86,065 | $41.38 |
| 3 | City and County of Denver Government | $80,805 | $38.85 |
| 4 | Fort Bend County | $79,782 | $38.36 |
| 5 | Larimer County | $79,036 | $38.00 |
| 6 | Kings County Education Office | $78,106 | $37.55 |
| 7 | Napa County, California | $77,411 | $37.22 |
| 8 | Clark County | $77,372 | $37.20 |
| 9 | SHASTA COUNTY | $76,524 | $36.79 |
| 10 | Lake County, California | $76,245 | $36.66 |
| 11 | City of El Dorado | $76,058 | $36.57 |
| 12 | Columbus Consolidated Government | $75,309 | $36.21 |
| 13 | Adams County Government Center | $75,177 | $36.14 |
| 14 | Deschutes County | $74,987 | $36.05 |
| 15 | County of Riverside | $74,843 | $35.98 |
| 16 | Howard County Government | $74,836 | $35.98 |
| 17 | Boulder County | $74,562 | $35.85 |
| 18 | McLennan County | $74,329 | $35.74 |
| 19 | Multnomah County | $74,235 | $35.69 |
| 20 | Douglas County | $74,145 | $35.65 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
District Attorney salary trends
The average district attorney salary has risen by $7,830 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average district attorney earned $65,135 annually, but today, they earn $72,965 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for district attorneys over the last decade.
Compare district attorney salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average district attorney salary over time
Compare district attorney salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
District Attorney salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,000 | $35.08 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $70,700 | $33.98 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $69,500 | $33.42 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $68,500 | $32.96 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $67,900 | $32.66 | +2.0% |
Recently added district attorney salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and County of Denver | Associate Deputy District Attorney | Denver, CO | 12/15/2024 | $103,977 |
| County of Riverside | Deputy District Attorney I/II | Riverside, CA | 12/15/2024 | $101,492 |
| Multco | Deputy District Attorney 2 | Portland, OR | 12/15/2024 | $58,111 |
| Merced County (Ca | District Attorney Investigator I/II-Extra-Help District Attorney Investigator I/II | Merced, CA | 12/13/2024 | $74,735 |
| Weld County, Co | Deputy District Attorney III-Intake | Greeley, CO | 12/13/2024 | $102,960 |
| County of Shasta (Ca | District Attorney's Investigator I/II | Redding, CA | 12/11/2024 | $71,271 |
| Monroe County, Inc. | District Attorney Investigator | Rochester, NY | 12/09/2024 | $50,786 |
| New York City, Ny | District Attorney Liaison | New York, NY | 12/07/2024 | $75,850 |
| Santa Barbara County, Ca | Deputy District Attorney III/IV | Ione, CA | 12/07/2024 | $141,538 |
| City of New York | District Attorney Liaison | Lincoln, NE | 12/06/2024 | $75,850 |
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