DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I/II/III/IV

Deputy District Attorney (DDA) Annual Salaries:
DDA I: $77,480 - $98,852DDA II: $90,428 - $115,414
DDA III: $108,498 - $138,502
DDA IV: $126,984 - $162,058

Scheduled Salary Increases:
Effective 6/22/26:

• 5% for DDA I
  
• 4% for DDA II & III
  
• 3% for DDA IV
  

Effective 12/21/26:

• 4% for DDA I & II
  
• 2% for DDA III & IV
  

Effective 6/7/27:

• 4% for DDA I & II
  
• 2% for DDA III & IV

The Fresno County District Attorney's Office is offering rewarding and challenging career opportunities to experienced legal professionals as a Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV.

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PERFORMANCE ALLOWANCE DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III/IV/SENIOR  

Deputy District Attorney III/IV/Seniors who are demonstrating exemplary performance in a “specialized” assignment may receive an allowance as detailed below as determined by the District Attorney:

• Homicide Unit- $500 per pay period 
• MAGEC Gang Unit- $400 per pay period 
• Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Unit- $300 per pay period 
• Other– Including DUI grant, HEAT and prosecution of Violent Crimes - $120 per pay period

SPECIALIZATION INCENTIVE 
A three and one-half percent (3.5%) salary increase will be granted to any Deputy District Attorney who completes certification through the California Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist or Domestic Law Specialist.

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGS/IN-CUSTODY DEATHS 
When a Deputy District Attorney IV/Senior is assigned to the Officer Involved Shooting Team, the employee shall receive additional compensation at the rate of $1,000 per assignment for that week.