Assistant District Attorney Salaries
Assistant District Attorney salaries in Texas
Base pay
US$88K - US$147K/yr
US$114K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
US$41K/yrAverage
US$31K - US$58K/yrRange
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Popular companies for Assistant District Attorneys in Texas
51 companies
51 Popular companies with Assistant District Attorney

Harris County District Attorney's Office
3.4
US$77K - US$114K
/yrTotal Pay
US$93K
Median

Bexar County District Attorney's Office
3.1
US$77K - US$116K
/yrTotal Pay
US$94K
Median

Dallas County District Attorney
3.8
US$75K - US$110K
/yrTotal Pay
US$91K
Median
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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for an Assistant District Attorney in Texas are Legal with a median total pay of US$111,708 and Government and public administration with a median total pay of US$90,667.
The top paying company in Legal for Assistant District Attorney is Travis County District Attorney's Office.
Top paying companies in Government and public administration for Assistant District Attorney are Bexar County District Attorney's Office, Harris County District Attorney's Office and Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office .
Legal
US$111,708
Legal
The top paying company in Legal for Assistant District Attorney is Travis County District Attorney's Office.
Government and public administration
US$90,667
Legal
The top paying company in Legal for Assistant District Attorney is Travis County District Attorney's Office.
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Legal?
The legal field is expected to see continued demand to meet increased regulatory and tax compliance needs in the future. Employees will increasingly work with artificial intelligence and automated services, with workers shifting towards advisory roles rather than document review. New technology will pose new ethical and legal challenges that those in the legal field will help untangle. Most work in the field requires higher education qualifications and often offers above-median pay.Show more
Frequently asked questions about Assistant District Attorney salaries
How much does an Assistant District Attorney in Texas make?
The average salary for an Assistant District Attorney is US$155,139 per year or US$75 per hour in Texas, which is 220% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to US$260,105 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Texas is between US$119,256 (25th percentile) and US$204,628 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 179 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Assistant District Attorney employees in Texas as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for an Assistant District Attorney in Texas?
The highest salary for an Assistant District Attorney in Texas is US$204,628 per year, US$17,052 per month or US$98 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for an Assistant District Attorney in Texas?
The lowest salary for an Assistant District Attorney in Texas is US$119,256 per year, US$9,938 per month or US$57 per hour.

