DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I/II/III/IV
Listed via Govjobs Fresnoca
Posted Jun 6, 2026 · Apply by Aug 12
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Position Overview
Location:
Fresno County, California, United States 
Compensation:
$77,480 - $98,852/year
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Employment:
Full time
Practice Area:
General Practice
Remote:
No
Deadline:
Aug 12, 2026
Job Description
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:
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.
Click here for employment information about the District Attorney's Office
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.
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
- 4% for DDA I & II
- 2% for DDA III & IV
- 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.
Click here for employment information about the District Attorney's Office
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.
Compensation
$77,480 - $98,852/year
Practice Area
Position
Mid
Required Skills
Criminal Law
Application Deadline
August 12, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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