50% of professionals earn between $57,500 - $112,278 USD
The median salary is $83,000
The average salary for a Defender in United States is USD 80,927 - USD 119,593 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 104,350 per year, based on 285 active job listings.
The cities with the most Defender job opportunities in United States are New York, Albany, Chicago, Columbus, Charlotte. New York leads with 6 job openings.
Leading employers for Defender roles in United States include Federal Defender Organizations, National Legal Aid & Defender Association, County of Monterey, County of Imperial, Ottawa County.
Explore 285 Defender job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.