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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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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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

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.
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.
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.