Sheriff Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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How much does a Sheriff make in Albuquerque, NM?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Albuquerque, NM is $114,762. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,443 to $121,811, with most professionals earning between $102,690 and $128,228.

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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 Albuquerque, NM

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 Albuquerque, NM. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $108,443 to $121,811 with the average base salary of $114,762. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,443 to $121,811 with the average total cash compensation of $114,762.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $114,762 $108,443 - $121,811
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $114,762 $108,443 - $121,811
* 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 Albuquerque, NM

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Rio Rancho, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,125 - $121,453 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Santa Fe, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,020 - $122,458 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Farmington, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,015 - $120,206 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,905 - $115,590 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,175 - $113,647 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Las Cruces, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,060 - $110,148 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
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JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Albuquerque, NM MINIMUM SALARY $107,880 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,190
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Albuquerque, NM MINIMUM SALARY $78,872 MAXIMUM SALARY $107,245
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Albuquerque, NM MINIMUM SALARY $59,178 MAXIMUM SALARY $70,476
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Albuquerque, NM MINIMUM SALARY $59,178 MAXIMUM SALARY $70,476
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Albuquerque, NM MINIMUM SALARY $107,872 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,189
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Albuquerque, NM MINIMUM SALARY $37,074 MAXIMUM SALARY $45,678
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About Albuquerque, New Mexico    According to the United States Census Bureau, Albuquerque has a total area of 189.5 square miles (490.9 km2), of which 187.7 square miles (486.2 km2) ....More

Albuquerque, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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