How much does a Sheriff make in Billings, MT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Billings, MT is $118,539. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $112,011 to $125,810, with most professionals earning between $106,067 and $132,429.

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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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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 Billings, MT. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $112,011 to $125,810 with the average base salary of $118,539. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,011 to $125,810 with the average total cash compensation of $118,539.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $118,539 $112,011 - $125,810
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $118,539 $112,011 - $125,810
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,275 - $123,860 COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Cody, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,275 - $123,860 COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,877 - $111,058 COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,877 - $111,058 COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,228 - $115,945 COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,975 - $117,907 COMPARE TO Billings, MT
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Billings, MT MINIMUM SALARY $101,820 MAXIMUM SALARY $130,870
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Billings, MT MINIMUM SALARY $81,465 MAXIMUM SALARY $110,780
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Billings, MT MINIMUM SALARY $61,056 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,712
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Billings, MT MINIMUM SALARY $61,056 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,712
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Billings, MT MINIMUM SALARY $101,815 MAXIMUM SALARY $130,870
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Billings, MT MINIMUM SALARY $38,010 MAXIMUM SALARY $46,837
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About Billings, Montana    Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population estimated at 109,642 as of 2017. Located in the south-central portion of ....More

Billings, Montana  area prices were up 3.1% from a year ago

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