Merced County
Sheriff Coroner
Vernon Warnke , working as Sheriff Coroner, was employed by Merced County in 2025, and received regular pay of $219,321, other pay of $55,329, total pay of $274,650, benefits worth $215,306, total compensation of $489,955 including pay and benefits. This compensation was 559 percent higher than the average and 648 percent higher than the median in Merced County.
Merced County records show Vernon Warnke held two jobs from 2011 to 2025. From 2019 to 2025 Vernon Warnke held job of Sheriff Coroner.
| Year | 2025 |
| Full Name | Vernon Warnke |
| Job Title | Sheriff Coroner |
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| State | California |
| Employer | Merced County |
| Total Compensation | $489,955 |
| Pay Plan |
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| Employer Name | Merced County |
| Year | 2025 |
| Number of Employees | 3,783 |
| Average Annual Wage | $74,389 |
| Median Annual Wage | $65,540 |
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