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Assistant district attorney salary
Average assistant district attorney salary
$73,970
How much does an assistant district attorney make?
The average assistant district attorney salary in the United States is $73,970. Assistant district attorney salaries typically range between $50,000 and $108,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for assistant district attorneys is $35.56 per hour.
Assistant district attorney salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Assistant district attorneys earn the highest average salary in California.
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Where can an Assistant District Attorney earn more?
Assistant district attorney salaries by experience level
| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level assistant district attorney | $42,900 | $20.64 |
| Mid-level assistant district attorney | $51,800 | $24.91 |
| Senior-level assistant district attorney | $109,000 | $52.24 |
Assistant district attorney salary estimates from across the web
Average assistant district attorney salary by state
The average assistant district attorney salary in California, Washington, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average assistant district attorney salary states are Mississippi, South Dakota, and Montana.
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Highest paying states for assistant district attorneys
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $116,036 | $55.79 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $87,440 | $42.04 |
| 3 | Georgia | $74,517 | $35.83 |
| 4 | Virginia | $77,240 | $37.13 |
| 5 | Nevada | $82,381 | $39.61 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $83,490 | $40.14 |
| 7 | Texas | $73,560 | $35.37 |
| 8 | Arizona | $74,993 | $36.05 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $74,092 | $35.62 |
| 10 | Colorado | $81,955 | $39.40 |
| 11 | Washington | $84,862 | $40.80 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $72,518 | $34.86 |
| 13 | Michigan | $69,761 | $33.54 |
| 14 | New York | $70,552 | $33.92 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $65,408 | $31.45 |
| 16 | Oregon | $74,029 | $35.59 |
| 17 | Illinois | $69,064 | $33.20 |
| 18 | Alaska | $74,035 | $35.59 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $61,195 | $29.42 |
| 20 | Utah | $68,951 | $33.15 |
| 21 | Alabama | $61,872 | $29.75 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $58,145 | $27.95 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $59,136 | $28.43 |
| 24 | Ohio | $60,900 | $29.28 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $62,753 | $30.17 |
| 26 | Maryland | $68,337 | $32.85 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $62,767 | $30.18 |
| 28 | Delaware | $66,667 | $32.05 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $61,122 | $29.39 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $56,705 | $27.26 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $58,552 | $28.15 |
| 32 | Indiana | $58,919 | $28.33 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $67,562 | $32.48 |
| 34 | Florida | $56,940 | $27.38 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $58,621 | $28.18 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $58,156 | $27.96 |
| 37 | Missouri | $57,102 | $27.45 |
| 38 | Iowa | $57,526 | $27.66 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $53,832 | $25.88 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $53,880 | $25.90 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $56,606 | $27.21 |
| 42 | Idaho | $59,357 | $28.54 |
| 43 | Vermont | $61,844 | $29.73 |
| 44 | Montana | $53,294 | $25.62 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $57,608 | $27.70 |
| 46 | Kansas | $56,633 | $27.23 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $52,309 | $25.15 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $54,372 | $26.14 |
| 49 | New Hampshire | $54,782 | $26.34 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $43,553 | $20.94 |
| 51 | Maine | $36,550 | $17.57 |
Highest paying cities for assistant district attorneys
The highest-paying cities for assistant district attorneys are San Francisco, CA, Lawrenceville, GA, and Springfield, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $125,970 | $60.56 |
| 2 | Lawrenceville, GA | $74,700 | $35.91 |
| 3 | Springfield, MA | $73,973 | $35.56 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $73,871 | $35.51 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $70,819 | $34.05 |
| 6 | New Bern, NC | $58,725 | $28.23 |
| 7 | Eau Claire, WI | $55,901 | $26.88 |
| 8 | Norman, OK | $52,415 | $25.20 |
Assistant district attorney salary details
An assistant district attorney's salary ranges from $50,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $108,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an assistant district attorney's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $108,000 | $9,000 | $52 |
| 75th Percentile | $90,000 | $7,500 | $43 |
| Average | $73,970 | $6,164 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $60,000 | $5,000 | $29 |
| 10th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
Highest paying assistant district attorney jobs
The highest paying types of assistant district attorneys are legal counsel, general counsel, and lawyer.
| 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 |
| Lawyer | $115,808 | $9,651 | $55.68 | 2,897 |
| 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 |
Top companies hiring assistant district attorneys now:
Which companies pay assistant district attorneys the most?
Assistant district attorney salaries at Gwinnett Center and Albany International are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average assistant district attorney salary at companies like Fort Bend County and Columbus Consolidated Government are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gwinnett Center | $85,423 | $41.07 |
| 2 | Albany International | $80,324 | $38.62 |
| 3 | Fort Bend County | $80,157 | $38.54 |
| 4 | Columbus Consolidated Government | $75,950 | $36.51 |
| 5 | City of Atlanta | $75,143 | $36.13 |
| 6 | McLennan County | $74,547 | $35.84 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $74,095 | $35.62 |
| 8 | City & County Of San Francisco - Police Department (sfpd) | $74,081 | $35.62 |
| 9 | Fulton County Government Center | $73,527 | $35.35 |
| 10 | Monroe County | $71,627 | $34.44 |
| 11 | Maine | $71,474 | $34.36 |
| 12 | NC.gov | $70,752 | $34.02 |
| 13 | Harris County Attorney's Office | $65,627 | $31.55 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Assistant district attorney salary trends
The average assistant district attorney salary has risen by $7,937 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average assistant district attorney earned $66,033 annually, but today, they earn $73,970 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for assistant district attorneys over the last decade.
Compare assistant district attorney salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average assistant district attorney salary over time
Compare assistant district attorney salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Assistant district attorney salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,000 | $35.56 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $71,700 | $34.45 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $70,500 | $33.88 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $69,500 | $33.41 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $68,900 | $33.11 | +2.0% |
Recently added assistant district attorney salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zuckerberg San Francisco General | Assistant District Attorney-Civil/Criminal (8177) | Ione, CA | 06/29/2025 | $150,124 |
| Queens District Attorney's Office | Assistant District Attorney: Foil and Civil Litigation Unit | Fine, NY | 06/19/2025 | $97,000 |
| City of New York | Assistant District Attorney | New York, NY | 06/17/2025 | $85,000 |
| Massanf | Jury of SIX-Assistant District Attorney | Pittsfield, MA | 06/17/2025 | $85,000 |
| New York City, Ny | Assistant District Attorney | New York, NY | 06/14/2025 | $85,000 |
| Illinois School District U-46 | Assistant Attorney To The Chief Legal Officer | Kane, IL | 06/11/2025 | $118,483 |
| State of Wisconsin | Assistant District Attorney-Winnebago County | Oshkosh, WI | 06/07/2025 | $76,378 |
| Washington County, Pa | Assistant District Attorney | Washington, PA | 06/05/2025 | $75,297 |
| Northwestern DA | Assistant District Attorney-Juvenile Court | Rowe, MA | 06/05/2025 | $75,000 |
| State of Oklahoma | Assistant District Attorney-Juvenile | Canadian, OK | 06/02/2025 | $75,000 |
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