How much does a Deputy Sheriff make in Texas? The average Deputy Sheriff salary in Texas is $116,570 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $110,060 and $123,650. 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 $104,133 TX March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Deputy Sheriff Salary $110,060 TX March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Deputy Sheriff Salary $116,570 TX March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Deputy Sheriff Salary $123,650 TX March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Deputy Sheriff Salary $130,096 TX March 26, 2024
25% $110,060 10% $104,133 90% $130,096 75% $123,650 $116,570 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $105,728 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $105,847 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $106,442 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $113,943 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $105,371 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $117,515 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $112,276 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $107,276 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $105,371 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $110,848 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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