How much does a Criminal Defense Lawyer make in Bremerton, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Bremerton, WA is $114,326. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,982 to $132,746, with most professionals earning between $83,101 and $149,515.

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What is a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

A Criminal Defense Lawyer is a lawyer (mostly barristers) specializing in the defense of individuals and companies charged with criminal activity. Some criminal defense lawyers are privately retained, while others are employed by the various jurisdictions with criminal courts for appointment to represent indigent persons; the latter are generally called public defenders. The terminology is imprecise because each jurisdiction may have different practices with various levels of input from state and federal law or consent decrees. Some jurisdictions use a rotating system of appointments, with ju...

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Criminal Defense Lawyer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminal Defense Lawyer in Bremerton, WA. The base salary for Criminal Defense Lawyer ranges from $97,982 to $132,746 with the average base salary of $114,326. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,177 to $141,324 with the average total cash compensation of $119,565.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $114,326 $97,982 - $132,746
Bonus $5,238 $3,195 - $8,578
Total Pay $119,565 $101,177 - $141,324
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Bremerton, WA
CITY, STATE Seattle, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,806 - $135,216 COMPARE TO Bremerton, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,467 - $132,048 COMPARE TO Bremerton, WA
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,806 - $135,216 COMPARE TO Bremerton, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,706 - $135,082 COMPARE TO Bremerton, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,657 - $132,305 COMPARE TO Bremerton, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,657 - $132,305 COMPARE TO Bremerton, WA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Criminal Lawyer LOCATION Bremerton, WA MINIMUM SALARY $97,982 MAXIMUM SALARY $132,746
JOB TITLE Criminal Defense Investigator LOCATION Bremerton, WA MINIMUM SALARY $65,466 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,067
JOB TITLE Criminal Defense Attorney LOCATION Bremerton, WA MINIMUM SALARY $91,593 MAXIMUM SALARY $126,245
JOB TITLE Criminal Defense Paralegal LOCATION Bremerton, WA MINIMUM SALARY $90,496 MAXIMUM SALARY $111,461
JOB TITLE Criminal Investigator LOCATION Bremerton, WA MINIMUM SALARY $71,044 MAXIMUM SALARY $92,315
JOB TITLE Defense Attorney LOCATION Bremerton, WA MINIMUM SALARY $97,982 MAXIMUM SALARY $132,746
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About Bremerton, Washington    Bremerton is a city in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. The population was 41,500 according to the 2018 State Estimate, making it the largest....More

Bremerton, Washington  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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