Sonoma County
Deputy Public Defender
Eric Smith , working as Deputy Public Defender, was employed by Sonoma County in 2025, and received regular pay of $183,692, other pay of $587, total pay of $184,279, benefits worth $63,278, total compensation of $247,557 including pay and benefits. This compensation was 89 percent higher than the average and 91 percent higher than the median in Sonoma County.
In year 2025 Eric Smith's total compensation was 11 percent higher than average Deputy Public Defender total compensation in the state of California.
Since 2022, the total compensation has increased by $76,746, a total rise of 44.9 percent.
| Year | 2025 |
| Full Name | Eric Smith |
| Original Job Title | Deputy Public Defender Iii |
| Job Title | Deputy Public Defender |
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| State | California |
| Employer | Sonoma County |
| Total Compensation | $247,557 |
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| Employer Name | Sonoma County |
| Year | 2025 |
| Number of Employees | 5,465 |
| Average Annual Wage | $131,132 |
| Median Annual Wage | $129,625 |
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