The average deputy salary at Ellis County was $84,477 , which is 14 percent higher than the average salary for this job in Texas, and 12 percent higher than the national average for this job . Deputy salaries at Ellis County typically range from $80,339 to $88,226 (25th to 75th percentile). The highest reported deputy salary was $88,226. There are 60 employees at Ellis County with the job title deputy.