Public Defender Salaries
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59 salaries
$42K
Low
$69K
Average
$115K
High
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How much does a Public Defender make?
How much does a Public Defender make? The national average salary for a Public Defender is $69,040 in United States. Filter by location to see Public Defender salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 59 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Public Defender employees.
Related Job Titles
Assistant Public Defender
$62,488
per year
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$85,881 - $94,058 Range
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$81,441 - $82,343 Range
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$77,542 - $88,641 Range
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$67,072 - $72,616 Range
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$105,996 - $114,319 Range
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$100,342 - $107,816 Range
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$4,869 - $8,451 Range
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$82,882 - $88,954 Range
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$119,105 - $128,748 Range
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$34,253 - $37,309 Range
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$54,714 - $59,091 Range
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$79K
$44,309 - $78,782 Range
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$128K
$80,593 - $128,297 Range
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$41,673 - $45,011 Range
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$122K
$112,086 - $121,634 Range
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$66,243 - $72,013 Range
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$125,249 - $136,797 Range
$81K
$88K
$80,653 - $87,689 Range
$114K
$124K
$114,111 - $123,532 Range
Public Defender Salaries
Frequently asked questions about a Public Defender salaries
The national average salary for a Public Defender is $69,040 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Public Defender salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 59 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Public Defender employees.
The highest salary for a Public Defender in United States is $114,770 per year.
The lowest salary for a Public Defender in United States is $41,531 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Public Defender or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Public Defender.
Recent Salary Reports
Below are the most recent public defender salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.