Deputy Public Defender Salary in Waukesha, WI

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Deputy Public Defender in Waukesha, WI is $105,077. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,055 to $122,006, with most professionals earning between $76,378 and $137,419.

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Average Salary Range for Deputy Public Defender in Waukesha, WI

Average Base Salary

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90055
122006
105077

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
92991
129890
109891
What is the average salary for Deputy Public Defender in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Deputy Public Defender in Waukesha, WI. The base salary for Deputy Public Defender ranges from $90,055 to $122,006 with the average base salary of $105,077. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,991 to $129,890 with the average total cash compensation of $109,891.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $105,077 $90,055 - $122,006
Bonus $4,814 $2,936 - $7,884
Total Pay $109,891 $92,991 - $129,890
* 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.

Deputy Public Defender Salary Near Waukesha, WI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Waukesha, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,389 - $122,458 COMPARE TO Waukesha, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,274 - $118,238 COMPARE TO Waukesha, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,274 - $118,238 COMPARE TO Waukesha, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,192 - $118,128 COMPARE TO Waukesha, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,800 - $120,305 COMPARE TO Waukesha, WI
CITY, STATE Madison, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,953 - $120,513 COMPARE TO Waukesha, WI
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About Waukesha, Wisconsin    Waukesha (/ˈwɔːkɪʃɔː/) is a city in and the county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. I....More

Waukesha, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.8% from a year ago

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