How much does a Sheriff make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in California is $135,071. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $127,632 to $143,355, with most professionals earning between $120,859 and $150,898.

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What is a Sheriff?

A Sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England, where the office originated. There is an analogous although independently developed office in Iceland that is commonly translated to English as Sheriff, and this is discussed below....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 09/06/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $128,299 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $130,944 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $134,777 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $128,201 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $125,225 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $133,014 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $128,470 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $121,968 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $149,545 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $149,202 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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