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Sheriff Salary

Estimated provided by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statisitcs indicate that on average sheriffs receive a annual salary of about $50,000, give or take. Sheriffs in the top 10th percentile of all sheriffs nationwide can make over $75,000 annually. Sheriffs in different regions earn different salaries. For example, a sheriff living in area where people have higher incomes usually earn more than sheriffs living in regions where people earn lower incomes. Since many sheriffs seek jobs in regions where people earn more, candidates for the sheriff position need to take actions to help themselves stand out from competing job candidates. Earning a bachelor or masters degree in a relavant field of criminal justice is a good way for any officer aspiring to become a sheriff to stand out from the pack.



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