The average pay for a Deputy Sheriff is $20.53 per hour.
The average pay for a Deputy Sheriff is $44,233 per year.
Job Description
Under the supervision of the sheriff’s office, the deputy sheriff assists in the enforcement of all state and local laws that ensure public safety. Depending on the individual reporting structure of each sheriff’s office, the deputy sheriff is likely to report to a sergeant or lieutenant in the office.The deputy sheriff is required to use sound and independent decision-making skills throughout the day. Situations that require these skills are sometimes dangerous, and the deputy sheriff must maintain the ability to solve problems under pressure.
Read More...- Enforce all local, state, and federal laws according to procedure.
- Conduct community outreach, education, and public assistance activities.
- Patrol assigned areas and operate department vehicles as needed.
- Perform various physical feats to aid in the capture and arrest of suspects and known criminals.
- Investigate all reports, accidents, criminal activity, and emergency situations.
Common Career Paths
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Deputy Sheriffs who go on to become Police Sergeants may see their salaries climb quite a bit. Median pay for Police Sergeants is $64K annually. Deputy Sheriffs most often move into positions as Police or Sheriff's Patrol Officers or Police Officers; those groups report median salaries that are $2K higher and $5K higher, respectively.
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Pay by Experience Level
Pay by Experience for a Deputy Sheriff has a positive trend. An entry-level Deputy Sheriff with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $38,000 based on 282 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Deputy Sheriff with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $40,000 based on 240 salaries. An experienced Deputy Sheriff which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $48,000 based on 244 salaries. A Deputy Sheriff with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $55,000 based on 120 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
For those looking to make money, Deputy Sheriffs in Los Angeles enjoy an exceptional pay rate, 90 percent above the national average. Deputy Sheriffs will also find cushy salaries in Riverside (+58 percent), West Palm Beach (+57 percent), Rochester (+41 percent), and Denver (+38 percent). The lowest-paying market is Indianapolis, which sits 18 percent below the national average. Below-median salaries also turn up in Florida and Atlanta (11 percent lower and 9 percent lower, respectively).
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