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Public Defender salaries in Washington

Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Public Defender roles in Washington, 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 Washington

  1. Public DefenderGrant County · Ephrata, WA · $5,517–$10,703/mo · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  2. Public Defender ICity of Spokane · Spokane, WA · $72.5K–$121K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  3. Public DefenderSpokane, County of (WA) · Spokane, WA · $232K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  4. Public DefenderSpokane, County of (WA) · Spokane, WA · $232K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026
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Public Defender pay in other places

  1. United States$107K median · $95.4K–$129K typical · 19 postingsUnited States: middle half $95.4K–$129K, median $107K
  2. New Mexico$107K median · $95.4K–$117K typical · 9 postingsNew Mexico: middle half $95.4K–$117K, median $107K
  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 Washington?

The median posted base pay for Public Defender jobs in Washington is $97.3K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Public Defender pay range in Washington?

The middle half of postings list $96.9K–$232K. The top 10% list $232K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $96.9K or less.

How does Washington pay compare with all Public Defender jobs?

The median here is $97.3K, against $108K across all 27 postings for the role.

How many Public Defender jobs in Washington 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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