technology trends | January 01, 2026

Letitia James Salary: How Much Does Letitia James Earn?

Letitia Ann “Tish” James is an American lawyer, activist, and politician. She is a member of the Democratic Party and the current Attorney General of New York, having won the 2018 election to succeed appointed Attorney General Barbara Underwood.

She is the first African-American and the first woman to be elected to the position.  Not only that, but she worked as a public defender, then on staff in the New York State Assembly, and later as a New York State Assistant Attorney General (Brooklyn Regional Office).

James served as a member of the New York City Council from 2004 to 2013. She represented the 35th district, which includes the Brooklyn neighbourhoods of Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, parts of Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. As Public Advocate, she became the first African American woman to be elected to and hold citywide office in New York City.

How Much Does Letitia James Earn?

Letitia James’s salary per month with other career earnings is over $1.5 million annually. She is one of the richest and most influential politicians in the United States. Her successful career has earned her some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips.