What is the salary of a Chief Public Defender? In the United States, a Chief Public Defender earns an average salary of $119,853. The salary range for a Chief Public Defender is usually between $84,190 and $134,019 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $165,352. The highest Chief Public Defender salary in the United States was $208,875. The average hourly pay for a Chief Public Defender is $57.62.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Chief Public Defender salary are Colorado, with an average salary of $208,875, followed by Nevada, with an average salary of $188,829, and Tennessee, with an average salary of $178,450. Employers paying the highest salary for a Chief Public Defender job are Elkhart County (IN), Arkansas Public Defender Commission (AR) and Horry County (SC).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Elkhart County, IN | $134,035 |
| Arkansas Public Defender Commission, AR | $124,109 |
| Horry County, SC | $120,781 |
| Lawrence County, IN | $120,072 |
| Adams County, IN | $119,853 |
| Floyd County, IN | $101,600 |
| Henry County, IN | $89,410 |
| Monroe County, IN | $83,714 |
| Clark County, IN | $79,975 |
| Lake County, IN | $75,094 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $143,217 |
| Chief Information Officer | $145,468 |
| Chief Of Staff | $108,702 |
| Chief | $114,545 |
| Chief Operating Officer | $160,080 |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | $147,344 |
| Chief Technology Officer | $169,703 |
| Chief Administrative Officer | $144,144 |
| Chief Information Security Officer | $138,183 |
| Chief Operations Officer | $148,649 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Chief Public Defender and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $106,777 | 15 |
| Arizona | $150,694 | 1 |
| Colorado | $208,875 | 1 |
| Georgia | $14,000 | 1 |
| Idaho | $113,882 | 6 |
| Indiana | $109,888 | 33 |
| Michigan | $75,391 | 4 |
| New Jersey | $30,554 | 1 |
| Nevada | $188,829 | 111 |
| Ohio | $79,907 | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $145,620 | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | $99,990 | 16 |
| South Carolina | $100,347 | 4 |
| Tennessee | $178,450 | 1 |
| Texas | $139,518 | 6 |
| Washington | $100,388 | 1 |
