District Attorney Salary in California

How much does a District Attorney make in California?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual pay of District Attorney in California is $207,234. While Salary.com is seeing that District Attorney salary in California can go up to $252,198 or down to $158,574, but most earn between $181,764 and $230,770. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills and your experience levels. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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District Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Annual
Salary 		Monthly
Pay 		Weekly
Pay 		Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $230,770 $19,231 $4,438 $111
Average $207,234 $17,269 $3,985 $100
25th Percentile $181,764 $15,147 $3,495 $87
25% $181,764 10% $158,574 90% $252,198 75% $230,770 $207,234 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Highest Paying Cities for District Attorney in California

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salary in the District Attorney profession are San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Mountain View, Alviso, Campbell, Saratoga, and Cupertino.

Cities Salary
San Jose $236,975
Santa Clara $236,975
Sunnyvale $236,975
Los Gatos $236,975
Milpitas $236,975
Mountain View $236,975
Alviso $236,975
Campbell $236,975
Saratoga $236,900
Cupertino $236,900

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What does District Attorney do?

District Attorney is responsible for using specialized knowledge of national, state, and/or local laws to advise and represent clients and organizations in criminal or civil proceedings and other legal matters. Provides legal advice and counsel in support of business activities and transactions. Being a District Attorney researches and interprets existing laws and regulations and anticipated changes to laws to guide informed decisions and reduce risk. Prepares and reviews various agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Additionally, District Attorney represents the organization in litigation, negotiations, and other matters where legal counsel is required. May have a billable hours requirement. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to a manager. The District Attorney work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a District Attorney typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2025 Salary.com)... View full job description

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