Sheriff Salary in Albany, NY

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How much does a Sheriff make in Albany, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Albany, NY is $124,270. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,426 to $131,892, with most professionals earning between $111,195 and $138,832.

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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....

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Average Salary Range for Sheriff in Albany, NY

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Sheriff in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sheriff in Albany, NY. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $117,426 to $131,892 with the average base salary of $124,270. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $117,426 to $131,892 with the average total cash compensation of $124,270.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $124,270 $117,426 - $131,892
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $124,270 $117,426 - $131,892
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Sheriff Salary Near Albany, NY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,137 - $131,567 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,380 - $131,840 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,637 - $142,238 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,711 - $133,335 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,172 - $131,606 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,911 - $138,053 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
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JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $116,810 MAXIMUM SALARY $131,220
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $85,404 MAXIMUM SALARY $116,136
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $64,008 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,227
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $64,008 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,227
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $116,808 MAXIMUM SALARY $131,220
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $39,848 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,101
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About Albany, New York    Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank....More

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