Public Defender salary in the US

A lawyer who represents individuals accused of crimes who cannot afford private legal representation, ensuring their right to a fair trial.

In December 24, the median salary range for US public defenders jobs was $85K to $133K per year. In this month we've identified salaries as high as $238K, and as low as $39K.

Salary Trend

$85K-133K
Median Salary
$125K-238K
High Salary
$39K-67K
Low Salary

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Disclaimer: For some months we found less than 10 jobs with salaries for Public Defender jobs in the US.

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Public Defender Salary breakdown for October 2024

The most common maximum salaries in US job vacancies posted last month: