City of San Diego, CA Deputy City Attorney Pay

Based on 12 postings, Feb 2026–Jul 2026

City of San Diego, CA posted Deputy City Attorney pay of $117,749–$288,205/yr in July 2026. Across 12 postings (Feb 2026–Jul 2026) the posted ranges ran $97,254–$288,205/yr.

$117,749–$288,205/yr

No Deputy City Attorney openings at City of San Diego, CA right now. Past postings and their pay are below.

12PostingsFeb 2026–Jul 2026
0Open right now
8Distinct ranges posted

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range City of San Diego posted for Deputy City Attorney roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

Deputy City Attorney (Civil Litigation Division, Workers’ Compensation Unit) – City Attorney’sFirst posted Feb 2026
$113,767–$200,859/yr
Deputy City Attorney (Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit) – City Attorney’s Office - I2348 (UNC)First posted Feb 2026
$113,767–$266,864/yr
Deputy City Attorney (Criminal Division) – City Attorney’s Office - I2349 (Unclassified)First posted Feb 2026
$97,254–$266,864/yr
Deputy City Attorney – Government & Council Services - City Attorney's Office - I2350 (UNC)First posted Mar 2026
$105,281–$165,247/yr
Deputy City Attorney (Civil Advisory Division, Public Safety Unit) - I2352 (Unclassified)First posted Mar 2026
$135,693–$206,923/yr
Chief Deputy City Attorney (Crim. & Community Justice Div.) - City Attorney’s Office - I2353 (UNC)First posted May 2026
$135,000–$270,000/yr
Deputy City Attorney (Housing Protection and Civil Code Compliance Unit) – City Attorney’s - I2356First posted Jun 2026
$135,693–$266,864/yr
Deputy City Attorney (Civil Lit. Div., General Litigation) – City Attorney’s Office - I2357 (UNC)First posted Jul 2026
$117,749–$288,205/yr

Pay by level

Base titlePosted Jul 2026
$117,749–$288,205/yr
ChiefPosted May 2026
$135,000–$270,000/yr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
Jul 9, 2026Deputy City Attorney (Civil Lit. Div., General Litigation) – City Attorney’s Office - I2357 (UNC)$117,749–$288,205/yr
Jun 5, 2026Deputy City Attorney (Housing Protection and Civil Code Compliance Unit) – City Attorney’s - I2356$135,693–$266,864/yr
May 22, 2026Deputy City Attorney (Civil Litigation Division, General Lit. Unit) – City Attorney’s - I2355 (UNC)$113,767–$266,864/yr
May 22, 2026Deputy City Attorney (Civil Lit. Land Use, Writs, and Appeals Unit) - City Attorney’s - I2354 (UNC)$113,767–$266,864/yr
May 22, 2026Chief Deputy City Attorney (Crim. & Community Justice Div.) - City Attorney’s Office - I2353 (UNC)$135,000–$270,000/yr
Mar 14, 2026Deputy City Attorney (Civil Advisory Division, Public Safety Unit) - I2352 (Unclassified)$135,693–$206,923/yr
Mar 8, 2026Deputy City Attorney – Government & Council Services - City Attorney's Office - I2350 (UNC)$105,281–$165,247/yr
Mar 8, 2026Deputy City Attorney (Civil & General Litigation Units) – City Attorney’s Office - I2351 (UNC)$113,767–$266,864/yr
Feb 27, 2026Deputy City Attorney (Criminal Division) – City Attorney’s Office - I2349 (Unclassified)$97,254–$266,864/yr
Feb 14, 2026Deputy City Attorney (Civil Litigation Division, Workers’ Compensation Unit) - I2347 (UNC)$113,767–$200,859/yr

City of San Diego, CA Deputy City Attorney Pay: FAQ

How much does City of San Diego, CA pay a Deputy City Attorney?

City of San Diego, CA's most recent Deputy City Attorney posting (July 2026) listed $117,749–$288,205/yr.

What is the Deputy City Attorney pay range at City of San Diego, CA?

Across 12 Deputy City Attorney postings from Feb 2026–Jul 2026, posted pay ran $97,254–$288,205/yr.

What does each Deputy City Attorney level pay?

Base title: $117,749–$288,205/yr (Jul 2026); Chief: $135,000–$270,000/yr (May 2026).