Salary Range

• According to PayScale, the salary range for an elected or appointed district attorney is $50,257 to $85,009. As of September 2010, the average annual salary for a district attorney is $67,663.
  
  

Commiserate with Location

• It must be noted that the range of salary for a district attorney is so great because the attorney's salary will depend heavily on the location of the position. For example, a district attorney living in New York will likely be paid more than some areas because the cost of living is higher within the state.
  
  

Commiserate with Experience

• The salary for district attorneys will also depend on the number of years of experience. The less amount of experience that the attorney has will equal a pay closer to the lower range of $50,257, and a district attorney with years of experience will naturally earn more.