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Deputy Public Defender salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 11 open job postings for Deputy Public Defender roles in California, 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

Newest Deputy Public Defender postings in California

  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 Defender I - IVCounty of Humboldt · Eureka, CA · $74.5K–$157K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  3. Deputy Public Defender IIICounty of Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA · $133K–$161K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  4. Deputy Public Defender ISan Bernardino County · San Bernardino, CA · $97K–$107K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  5. Deputy Public Defender IV - Extra HelpCounty of Sonoma (CA) · Santa Rosa, CA · $94.15–$114.44/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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Deputy Public Defender pay in other places

  1. United States$135K median · $111K–$170K typical · 18 postingsUnited States: middle half $111K–$170K, median $135K
  2. 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)
  3. Nevada$135K median · $111K–$183K typical · 3 postingsNevada: middle half $111K–$183K, median $135K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Deputy Public Defender make in California?

The median posted base pay for Deputy Public Defender jobs in California is $74.56/hr ($155K/yr), from 11 job postings with pay at 6 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $55.56–$93.10/hr. The top 10% list $217K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $102K or less.

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

The median here is $74.56/hr ($155K/yr), against $135K across all 18 postings for the role.

How many Deputy Public Defender jobs in California list pay?

11 open postings at 6 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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