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Deputy Public Defender salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 18 open job postings for Deputy Public Defender roles at 11 companies, updated Oct 18, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Deputy Public Defender: postings by posted pay18 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 12 bands from $100K to $220K. Median $135K; middle half $111K–$170K.Median $135K$100K$220K

Postings per pay band: $100K–$110K: 4; $110K–$120K: 3; $120K–$130K: 0; $130K–$140K: 2; $140K–$150K: 1; $150K–$160K: 2; $160K–$170K: 2; $170K–$180K: 0; $180K–$190K: 1; $190K–$200K: 1; $200K–$210K: 0; $210K–$220K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$116K median · $102K–$155K typical · 5 postingsEntry level: middle half $102K–$155K, median $116K
  2. Mid level$135K median · $104K–$170K typical · 8 postingsMid level: middle half $104K–$170K, median $135K
  3. Senior$147K median · $117K–$194K typical · 3 postingsSenior: middle half $117K–$194K, median $147K

Companies hiring

  1. Sonoma County, CA$81.49/hr ($170K/yr) median · $74.56–$93.10/hr typical · 4 postingsSonoma County, CA: middle half $74.56–$93.10/hr, median $81.49/hr ($170K/yr)
  2. County of Sonoma (CA)$81.49/hr ($170K/yr) median · $74.56–$104.29/hr typical · 3 postingsCounty of Sonoma (CA): middle half $74.56–$104.29/hr, median $81.49/hr ($170K/yr)
  3. State of Nevada (NV)2 postings · too few to show pay
  4. County of Mason (WA)2 postings · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Sonoma County, CA · $170K median · 4 postings
  2. County of Sonoma (CA) · $170K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$135K median · $111K–$170K typical · 18 postingsUnited States: middle half $111K–$170K, median $135K
  2. California$74.56/hr ($155K/yr) median · $55.56–$93.10/hr typical · 11 postingsCalifornia: middle half $55.56–$93.10/hr, median $74.56/hr ($155K/yr)
  3. Santa Rosa, CA$81.49/hr ($170K/yr) median · $74.56–$104.29/hr typical · 7 postingsSanta Rosa, CA: middle half $74.56–$104.29/hr, median $81.49/hr ($170K/yr)
  4. Nevada$135K median · $111K–$183K typical · 3 postingsNevada: middle half $111K–$183K, median $135K

Newest Deputy Public Defender postings

  1. Deputy Public Defender I - Extra HelpCounty of Sonoma (CA) · Santa Rosa, CA · $67.30–$81.81/hr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  2. Deputy Public DefenderElko County · Elko, NV · $90.6K–$131K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  3. DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDERWashoe County · Reno, NV · $117K–$250K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  4. Deputy Public DefenderNavajo County · Holbrook, AZ · $100K–$108K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  5. Deputy Public Defender I - IVCounty of Humboldt · Eureka, CA · $74.5K–$157K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Deputy Public Defender make?

The median posted base pay for Deputy Public Defender jobs is $135K a year, from 18 job postings with pay at 11 companies.

What is the typical Deputy Public Defender pay range?

The middle half of postings list $111K–$170K. The top 10% list $217K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $102K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Deputy Public Defender jobs?

By median posted pay: Sonoma County, CA ($170K), County of Sonoma (CA) ($170K).

How does Deputy Public Defender pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $116K, Mid level $135K, Senior $147K.

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