Assistant Public Defender Salary

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How much does an Assistant Public Defender make? The average Assistant Public Defender salary is $103,481 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $89,149 and $119,931. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Legal Assistant II
Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc - Hillsboro , OR
MPD was the first public defender organization under this system. MPD is the largest single ... The Legal Assistant position is a customer service position providing administrative support to the ...
ZipRecruiter - 18 days ago
Sr. Administrative Assistant - Legal Secretary - Public Defender
Bannock County - Pocatello , ID
Purpose of Class Performs secretarial and office duties to support the functions of the Public Defender and Deputy attorneys; performs related work as required. Primary Function This is a secretarial ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 24 days ago
Social Worker - Public Defender's Office
Allegan County - Paw Paw , MI
... Assistant Prosecuting Attorney's. * Work closely with clients to make appropriate referrals to ... Develop and manage the Office of the Public Defender's Holistic Defense Social Worker Internship ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 17 days ago
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
Snohomish County Public Defender Association - Everett , WA
These are the core tenets of Snohomish County Public Defender Association (SCPDA)'s mission to ... assist with the investigation. * Refer appropriate cases for social work services. Communicates ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 32 days ago
Senior Accountant
PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION - Seattle , WA
Dignity. Action. formerly known as the Public Defender Association (PDA), is a non-profit ... Monthly review of revenue coding and reconciliation. * Assist in the preparation of the annual PDA ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago
Assistant City Attorney - Litigation Division
City of Hawthorne - Hawthorne , CA
Experience defending Pitchess and Brady motions and knowledge of the evidentiary guidelines ... Experience with the California Public Records Act and responding to complex Public Records Requests
ZipRecruiter - 31 days ago

Assistant Public Defender Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Assistant Public Defender between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of May 28, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Assistant Public Defender in each city.

Assistant Public Defender Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $129,351
Washington, DC $115,174
Miami, FL $99,859
Chicago, IL $108,551
Boston, MA $116,002
New York, NY $120,865
Dallas, TX $102,135
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Average Salary Range for Assistant Public Defender

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
89149
119931
103481

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
92020
128432
108332
What is the average salary for Assistant Public Defender in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Public Defender in the United States. The base salary for Assistant Public Defender ranges from $89,149 to $119,931 with the average base salary of $103,481. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,020 to $128,432 with the average total cash compensation of $108,332.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $103,481 $89,149 - $119,931
Bonus $4,852 $2,872 - $8,501
Total Pay $108,332 $92,020 - $128,432
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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Comments about Assistant Public Defender

What's the difference between Assistant Federal Public Defender and Assistant Public Defender?
According to our latest salary estimation on May 28, 2024. The average salary of Assistant Public Defender is $103,481, and the average salary of Assistant Federal Public Defender is $103,481. The average salary of Assistant Federal Public Defender is lower than Assistant Public Defender. ( 2024-05-29 salary.com )
I am an Assistant Public Defender, which location’s salary is higher, Mcallen, TX or Jersey City, NJ?
Jersey City, NJ typically sees higher pay than Mcallen, TX for Assistant Public Defender. an Assistant Public Defender Salary in Jersey City, NJ is $120,865 as of May 28, 2024; an Assistant Public Defender Salary in Mcallen, TX is $88,993 as of May 28, 2024. ( 2024-05-29 salary.com )

Assistant Public Defender Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of an Assistant Public Defender vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-05-29 salary.com )
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Salary ranges for an Assistant Public Defender can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-05-29 salary.com )
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Last Update: May 28, 2024