What is the salary of a Sheriff's Deputy? In the United States, a Sheriff's Deputy earns an average salary of $81,100. The salary range for a Sheriff's Deputy is usually between $64,227 and $115,086 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $129,458. The highest Sheriff's Deputy salary in the United States was $198,801. The average hourly pay for a Sheriff's Deputy is $38.99.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Sheriff's Deputy salary are California, with an average salary of $110,533, followed by Washington, with an average salary of $100,575, and Colorado, with an average salary of $88,165. Employers paying the highest salary for a Sheriff's Deputy job are San Benito County (CA), Mariposa County (CA) and Tulare County (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| San Benito County, CA | $121,225 |
| Mariposa County, CA | $120,285 |
| Tulare County, CA | $108,048 |
| Franklin County, WA | $100,575 |
| Jefferson County, TX | $74,374 |
| Taylor County, IA | $69,108 |
| Polk County, WI | $67,101 |
| Allamakee County, IA | $66,744 |
| Boone County, IN | $55,466 |
| Pendleton County, WV | $53,849 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| 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 Department | $41,590 |
| 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 Deputy and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $26,625 | 1 |
| California | $110,533 | 239 |
| Colorado | $88,165 | 241 |
| Georgia | $35,060 | 2 |
| Iowa | $67,740 | 21 |
| Indiana | $55,467 | 37 |
| Kansas | $43,473 | 12 |
| Kentucky | $29,161 | 2 |
| Michigan | $62,337 | 6 |
| Minnesota | $85,151 | 33 |
| Missouri | $29,789 | 6 |
| Mississippi | $41,022 | 30 |
| New Mexico | $33,553 | 5 |
| Oklahoma | $40,497 | 1 |
| Oregon | $40,907 | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,779 | 28 |
| Tennessee | $36,171 | 1 |
| Texas | $70,579 | 96 |
| Utah | $3,583 | 1 |
| Virginia | $69,908 | 89 |
| Washington | $100,575 | 15 |
| Wisconsin | $67,102 | 26 |
| West Virginia | $53,849 | 3 |
