How much does a Prosecuting Attorney make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Prosecuting Attorney in Washington, DC is $78,199. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,833 to $87,866, with most professionals earning between $62,216 and $96,667.

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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 Prosecuting Attorney in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Prosecuting Attorney in Washington, DC. The base salary for Prosecuting Attorney ranges from $69,833 to $87,866 with the average base salary of $78,199. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,268 to $92,337 with the average total cash compensation of $81,132.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $78,199 $69,833 - $87,866
Bonus $2,933 $2,435 - $4,471
Total Pay $81,132 $72,268 - $92,337
* 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 Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,833 - $87,866 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,833 - $87,866 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,833 - $87,866 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,688 - $87,683 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,833 - $87,866 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,833 - $87,866 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Assistant Prosecuting Attorney LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $95,431 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,423
JOB TITLE Deputy Prosecuting Attorney LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $89,442 MAXIMUM SALARY $155,696
JOB TITLE Attorney LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $133,928 MAXIMUM SALARY $182,038
JOB TITLE Aclu Attorney Attorney LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $117,148 MAXIMUM SALARY $144,326
JOB TITLE Attorney I LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $96,498 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,770
JOB TITLE Managing Attorney LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $187,952 MAXIMUM SALARY $227,010
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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