What is the salary of a Sheriff's Department? In the United States, a Sheriff's Department earns an average salary of $41,590. The salary range for a Sheriff's Department is usually between $32,890 and $49,200 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $60,968. The highest Sheriff's Department salary in the United States was $95,645. The average hourly pay for a Sheriff's Department is $20.00.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Sheriff's Department salary are Michigan, with an average salary of $59,646, followed by Virginia, with an average salary of $53,930, and Indiana, with an average salary of $45,800. Employers paying the highest salary for a Sheriff's Department job are Osceola County (MI), Scott County (VA) and Wagoner County (OK).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Osceola County, MI | $59,646 |
| Scott County, VA | $53,929 |
| Wagoner County, OK | $36,151 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Deputy | $81,100 |
| Sheriff's Office | $34,172 |
| Sheriff's Lieutenant | $301,432 |
| Sheriff's Office Deputy | $60,726 |
| Sheriff's Sergeant | $280,297 |
| Sheriff's Captain | $330,774 |
| Sheriff's Chief Deputy | $494,549 |
| Sheriff's Dispatcher | $59,075 |
| Sheriff'S Office Dispatcher | $31,250 |
| Sheriff's Investigator | $60,695 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Sheriff's Department and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $29,889 | 7 |
| Indiana | $45,800 | 1 |
| Michigan | $59,646 | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $36,152 | 76 |
| Virginia | $53,930 | 28 |
