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Public Defender salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 19 open job postings for Public Defender roles in United States, 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 Public Defender postings in United States

  1. Public DefenderGrant County · Ephrata, WA · $5,517–$10,703/mo · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  2. PUBLIC DEFENDER IStateofark · Stuttgart, AR · $71K–$105K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  3. PUBLIC DEFENDER IIStateofark · El Dorado, AR · $85.9K–$127K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  4. PUBLIC DEFENDER IStateofark · United States · $71K–$105K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  5. PUBLIC DEFENDER IStateofark · El Dorado, AR · $71K–$105K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
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Public Defender pay in other places

  1. New Mexico$107K median · $95.4K–$117K typical · 9 postingsNew Mexico: middle half $95.4K–$117K, median $107K
  2. Washington$97.3K median · $96.9K–$232K typical · 4 postingsWashington: middle half $96.9K–$232K, median $97.3K
  3. Albuquerque, NM$107K median · $95.4K–$117K typical · 4 postingsAlbuquerque, NM: middle half $95.4K–$117K, median $107K
  4. Spokane, WA$232K median · $96.9K–$232K typical · 3 postingsSpokane, WA: middle half $96.9K–$232K, median $232K
  5. Arkansas$88.1K median · $88.1K–$107K typical · 3 postingsArkansas: middle half $88.1K–$107K, median $88.1K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Public Defender make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Public Defender jobs in United States is $107K a year, from 19 job postings with pay at 7 companies.

What is the typical Public Defender pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $95.4K–$129K. The top 10% list $232K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $88.1K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Public Defender jobs?

The median here is $107K, against $108K across all 27 postings for the role.

How many Public Defender jobs in United States list pay?

19 open postings at 7 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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