What is the salary of a Public Defender Attorney? In the United States, a Public Defender Attorney earns an average salary of $78,031. The salary range for a Public Defender Attorney is usually between $67,452 and $88,962 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $111,529. The highest Public Defender Attorney salary in the United States was $199,228. The average hourly pay for a Public Defender Attorney is $37.51.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Public Defender Attorney salary are Washington, with an average salary of $78,286, followed by Arizona, with an average salary of $92,467, and Nebraska, with an average salary of $86,908. Employers paying the highest salary for a Public Defender Attorney job are Wayne County (IN), Hall County (NE) and Franklin County (OH).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, IN | $87,071 |
| Hall County, NE | $84,585 |
| Franklin County, OH | $79,466 |
| Arkansas Public Defender Commission, AR | $52,986 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Public Information Officer | $74,109 |
| Public Works | $47,287 |
| Public Works Superintendent | $86,787 |
| Public Safety Director | $109,433 |
| Public Works Supervisor | $91,780 |
| Public Information Specialist | $60,500 |
| Public Safety Dispatcher | $69,315 |
| Public Works Laborer | $53,471 |
| Public Health Nurse | $80,716 |
| Public Works - Administrative Assistant | $49,840 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Public Defender Attorney and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $49,118 | 60 |
| Arizona | $92,467 | 13 |
| Indiana | $87,072 | 6 |
| Nebraska | $86,908 | 6 |
| Ohio | $79,467 | 102 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,255 | 10 |
| Washington | $78,286 | 47 |
