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Public defender salary in Minnesota (Updated 2026)

How much does a Public Defender make in Minnesota?

Average base salary

$113,596
19%
above national average
Average $113,596
Low $76,065
High $169,645

The average salary for a public defender is $113,596 per year in Minnesota. 122 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Public Defender job openings in Minnesota

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State Public Defender
State of Minnesota3.4out of 5 stars.
Minneapolis, MN
$226,460 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Public Defender in Minnesota

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
State of Minnesota
 
$103,741per year
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BROWN COUNTY
 
$91,386per year
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Highest paying cities for Public Defenders near Minnesota

  1. Anoka, MN
    $118,743 per year
  2. Bemidji, MN
    $118,743 per year
  3. Brainerd, MN
    $118,743 per year
  4. Crookston, MN
    $118,743 per year
  5. Minneapolis, MN
    $117,832 per year

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