Public defender salary in Oakland, CA

The average salary for a Public Defender is $99,814 per year in Oakland, CA. This figure is based on 8 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 29, 2026.

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Public Defender salaries in Oakland, CA typically range between a low of $128,821 and a high of $352,280 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Public Defender in Oakland, CA include Santa Barbara, CA at $167,993 per year, Salinas, CA at $160,402 per year, and Modesto, CA at $131,842 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Public Defender in Oakland, CA include Alameda County, CA ($153,927 per year) and Federal Public Defender ($128,769 per year).