City of Santa Monica, CA Deputy City Attorney Pay

Based on 8 postings, Jan 2026–Sep 2026

City of Santa Monica, CA posted Deputy City Attorney pay of $143,628–$274,680/yr in September 2026. Across 8 postings (Jan 2026–Sep 2026) the posted ranges ran $140,808–$311,028/yr.

$143,628–$274,680/yr

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

8PostingsJan 2026–Sep 2026
0Open right now
4Distinct ranges posted

Posted pay ranges

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

Deputy City Attorney - Advisory UnitFirst posted Jan 2026
$140,808–$173,832/yr
Chief Deputy City Attorney - Municipal Law DivisionFirst posted Apr 2026
$251,926–$311,028/yr
Deputy City Attorney - Civil Litigation DivisionFirst posted May 2026
$25–$36/hr
Deputy City Attorney - Civil Litigation DivisionFirst posted Sep 2026
$143,628–$274,680/yr

Pay by level

Base titlePosted Sep 2026
$143,628–$274,680/yr
ChiefPosted Apr 2026
$251,926–$311,028/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
Sep 14, 2026Deputy City Attorney - Civil Litigation Division$143,628–$274,680/yr
Jun 23, 2026Deputy City Attorney - Civil Litigation Division$25–$36/hr
Jun 15, 2026Deputy City Attorney - Municipal Division$140,808–$173,832/yr
May 19, 2026Deputy City Attorney - Civil Litigation Division$25–$36/hr
Apr 25, 2026Deputy City Attorney - Municipal Law Division$140,808–$173,832/yr
Apr 22, 2026Chief Deputy City Attorney - Municipal Law Division$251,926–$311,028/yr
Feb 5, 2026Deputy City Attorney, Municipal Law–Advisory Unit$140,808–$173,832/yr
Jan 20, 2026Deputy City Attorney - Advisory Unit$140,808–$173,832/yr

City of Santa Monica, CA Deputy City Attorney Pay: FAQ

How much does City of Santa Monica, CA pay a Deputy City Attorney?

City of Santa Monica, CA's most recent Deputy City Attorney posting (September 2026) listed $143,628–$274,680/yr.

What is the Deputy City Attorney pay range at City of Santa Monica, CA?

Across 8 Deputy City Attorney postings from Jan 2026–Sep 2026, posted pay ran $140,808–$311,028/yr.

What does each Deputy City Attorney level pay?

Base title: $143,628–$274,680/yr (Sep 2026); Chief: $251,926–$311,028/yr (Apr 2026).