King County, WA Public Defense Attorney Pay

Based on 10 postings, Aug 2025–Sep 2026

King County, WA posted Public Defense Attorney pay of $103,272–$163,621/yr in September 2026. Across 10 postings (Aug 2025–Sep 2026) the posted ranges ran $103,272–$204,528/yr.

$103,272–$163,621/yr

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Public Defense Attorney I

King County, WA

Full-time $103,272–$163,621/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Public Defense Attorney, Fall 2027

King County, WA

Full-time $103,272–$163,621/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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10PostingsAug 2025–Sep 2026
2Open right now
5Distinct ranges posted

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range King County posted for Public Defense Attorney roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

Public Defense AttorneyFirst posted Aug 2025
$103,272–$163,621/yr
Public Defense Attorney - Supervisor (SCRAPD)First posted Jan 2026
$157,566–$204,528/yr
Public Defense Attorney - Supervisor (ACAD) (SDA)First posted Jul 2026
$157,566–$197,048/yr
Public Defense Attorney Supervisor (ACAD) (SDA)First posted Jul 2026
$157,560–$204,526/yr
Public Defense Attorney, Fall 2027First posted Aug 2026
$103,272–$163,621/yr

Pay by level

Base titlePosted Aug 2026
$157,566–$197,048/yr
IPosted Sep 2026
$103,272–$163,621/yr
SupervisorPosted Jul 2026
$157,560–$204,526/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 5, 2026Public Defense Attorney I$103,272–$163,621/yr
Aug 28, 2026Public Defense Attorney - Supervisor (TDA) (SDA)$157,566–$197,048/yr
Aug 5, 2026Public Defense Attorney, Fall 2027$103,272–$163,621/yr
Jul 8, 2026Public Defense Attorney - Supervisor (ACAD) (SDA)$157,566–$197,048/yr
Jul 8, 2026Public Defense Attorney Supervisor$157,566–$197,048/yr
Jul 8, 2026Public Defense Attorney Supervisor (ACAD) (SDA)$157,560–$204,526/yr
Apr 29, 2026Public Defense Attorney - Supervisor (NDD) (SDA)$157,566–$204,528/yr
Jan 21, 2026Public Defense Attorney - Supervisor (NDD)$157,566–$204,528/yr
Jan 21, 2026Public Defense Attorney - Supervisor (SCRAPD)$157,566–$204,528/yr
Aug 5, 2025Public Defense Attorney$103,272–$163,621/yr

King County, WA Public Defense Attorney Pay: FAQ

How much does King County, WA pay a Public Defense Attorney?

King County, WA's most recent Public Defense Attorney posting (September 2026) listed $103,272–$163,621/yr.

What is the Public Defense Attorney pay range at King County, WA?

Across 10 Public Defense Attorney postings from Aug 2025–Sep 2026, posted pay ran $103,272–$204,528/yr.

What does each Public Defense Attorney level pay?

Base title: $157,566–$197,048/yr (Aug 2026); I: $103,272–$163,621/yr (Sep 2026); Supervisor: $157,560–$204,526/yr (Jul 2026).