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Assistant Public Defender salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Assistant Public Defender roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Assistant Public Defender postings in California

  1. Assistant Public Defender ILancaster County, PA · Lancaster, CA · $72.2K/yr · Posted Oct 19, 2026
  2. Sr. Assistant Public DefenderLancaster County, PA · Lancaster, CA · $74.7K/yr · Posted Oct 19, 2026
  3. Assistant Public DefenderState of North Carolina · Hayward, CA · $56K–$104K/yr · Posted Aug 25, 2026
  4. Assistant Public DefenderJudicial Branch · Hayward, CA · $56K–$104K/yr · Posted May 2, 2026
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Assistant Public Defender pay in other places

  1. United States$92.6K median, $80.2K–$115K typical, 61 postingsUnited States: middle half $80.2K–$115K, median $92.6K
  2. Minnesota$123K median, $123K–$123K typical, 18 postingsMinnesota: middle half $123K–$123K, median $123K
  3. Texas$98.8K median, $74.2K–$99K typical, 5 postingsTexas: middle half $74.2K–$99K, median $98.8K
  4. Michigan$51.51/hr ($107K/yr) median, $48.14–$51.51/hr typical, 4 postingsMichigan: middle half $48.14–$51.51/hr, median $51.51/hr ($107K/yr)
  5. Corpus Christi, TX$74.2K median, $74.2K–$98.8K typical, 4 postingsCorpus Christi, TX: middle half $74.2K–$98.8K, median $74.2K
  6. Pennsylvania$74.8K median, $72K–$74.8K typical, 3 postingsPennsylvania: middle half $72K–$74.8K, median $74.8K
  7. Willmar, MN$92.6K median, $92.5K–$123K typical, 3 postingsWillmar, MN: middle half $92.5K–$123K, median $92.6K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Assistant Public Defender make in California?

The median posted base pay for Assistant Public Defender jobs in California is $74.7K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Assistant Public Defender pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $72.2K–$80.2K. The top 10% list $80.2K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $72.2K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Assistant Public Defender jobs?

The median here is $74.7K, against $92.6K across all 63 postings for the role.

How many Assistant Public Defender jobs in California list pay?

4 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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