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Public Defense Attorney salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Public Defense Attorney roles at 2 companies, updated Oct 19, 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

Public Defense Attorney: postings by posted pay3 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 16 bands from $130K to $210K. Median $133K; middle half $133K–$208K.Median $133K$130K$210K

Postings per pay band: $130K–$135K: 2; $135K–$140K: 0; $140K–$145K: 0; $145K–$150K: 0; $150K–$155K: 0; $155K–$160K: 0; $160K–$165K: 0; $165K–$170K: 0; $170K–$175K: 0; $175K–$180K: 0; $180K–$185K: 0; $185K–$190K: 0; $190K–$195K: 0; $195K–$200K: 0; $200K–$205K: 0; $205K–$210K: 1.

Companies hiring

  1. King County2 postings · too few to show pay
  2. City of Anacortes1 posting · too few to show pay

By location

  1. United States$133K median · $133K–$208K typical · 3 postingsUnited States: middle half $133K–$208K, median $133K
  2. Washington$133K median · $133K–$208K typical · 3 postingsWashington: middle half $133K–$208K, median $133K

Newest Public Defense Attorney postings

  1. Public Defense Attorney, ContractCity of Anacortes · Anacortes, WA · $100.00/hr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  2. Public Defense Attorney (3rd Year Law Student & Fellow/Clerk), Fall 2027King County · Seattle, WA · $103K–$164K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  3. Public Defense Attorney IKing County · Seattle, WA · $103K–$164K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Public Defense Attorney make?

The median posted base pay for Public Defense Attorney jobs is $133K a year, from 3 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Public Defense Attorney pay range?

The middle half of postings list $133K–$208K. The top 10% list $208K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $133K or less.

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