How much does a Deputy Sheriff make in South Carolina? The average Deputy Sheriff salary in South Carolina is $112,410 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $106,140 and $119,230. 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.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Deputy Sheriff Salary $100,431 SC February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Deputy Sheriff Salary $106,140 SC February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Deputy Sheriff Salary $112,410 SC February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Deputy Sheriff Salary $119,230 SC February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Deputy Sheriff Salary $125,439 SC February 26, 2024
25% $106,140 10% $100,431 90% $125,439 75% $119,230 $112,410 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 Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $112,892 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $111,661 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $112,337 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $111,078 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $106,459 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $110,578 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $111,614 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $108,111 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $111,899 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $112,226 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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