How much does a Deputy Sheriff make in Pennsylvania? The average Deputy Sheriff salary in Pennsylvania is $118,830 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $112,190 and $126,050. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Deputy Sheriff Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Deputy Sheriff Salary $106,145 PA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Deputy Sheriff Salary $112,190 PA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Deputy Sheriff Salary $118,830 PA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Deputy Sheriff Salary $126,050 PA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Deputy Sheriff Salary $132,623 PA March 26, 2024
25% $112,190 10% $106,145 90% $132,623 75% $126,050 $118,830 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Deputy Sheriff responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Being a Deputy Sheriff requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. May also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. In addition, Deputy Sheriff typically reports to an elected official. The Deputy Sheriff manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Deputy Sheriff typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $120,373 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $115,491 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $115,967 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $125,611 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $125,135 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $111,205 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $106,918 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $116,563 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $116,801 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $118,468 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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