What is the salary of a Sheriff's Department? In the United States, a Sheriff's Department earns an average salary of $41,581. The salary range for a Sheriff's Department is usually between $26,142 and $51,471 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $55,593. The highest Sheriff's Department salary in the United States was $73,398. The average hourly pay for a Sheriff's Department is $19.99.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Sheriff's Department salary are Iowa, with an average salary of $58,319, followed by Michigan, with an average salary of $62,319, and Virginia, with an average salary of $53,930. Employers paying the highest salary for a Sheriff's Department job are Osceola County (MI), Adams County (IA) and Coryell County (TX).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Osceola County, MI | $61,423 |
| Adams County, IA | $58,319 |
| Coryell County, TX | $38,363 |
| Wagoner County, OK | $35,232 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Deputy | $77,990 |
| Sheriff's Office | $82,408 |
| Sheriff's Lieutenant | $322,206 |
| Sheriff's Office Deputy | $78,663 |
| Sheriff's Sergeant | $298,592 |
| Sheriff's Captain | $340,849 |
| Sheriff's Chief Deputy | $409,852 |
| Sheriff's Clerk | $48,362 |
| Sheriff's Dispatcher | $110,368 |
| Sheriff'S Office Dispatcher | $31,250 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Sheriff's Department and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $29,889 | 7 |
| Iowa | $58,319 | 17 |
| Indiana | $45,800 | 1 |
| Michigan | $62,319 | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $38,631 | 114 |
| Texas | $38,363 | 97 |
| Virginia | $53,930 | 28 |