How much does a Sheriff make in Burlington, VT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Burlington, VT is $123,695. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $116,882 to $131,281, with most professionals earning between $110,680 and $138,189.

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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 Base Salary

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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 Burlington, VT. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $116,882 to $131,281 with the average base salary of $123,695. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $116,882 to $131,281 with the average total cash compensation of $123,695.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $123,695 $116,882 - $131,281
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $123,695 $116,882 - $131,281
* 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 Burlington, VT
CITY, STATE South Burlington, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,882 - $131,281 COMPARE TO Burlington, VT 0%
CITY, STATE Colchester, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,882 - $131,281 COMPARE TO Burlington, VT 0%
CITY, STATE Essex Junction, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,882 - $131,281 COMPARE TO Burlington, VT 0%
CITY, STATE Williston, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,882 - $131,281 COMPARE TO Burlington, VT 0%
CITY, STATE Essex, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,882 - $131,281 COMPARE TO Burlington, VT 0%
CITY, STATE Montpelier, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,841 - $130,112 COMPARE TO Burlington, VT
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Burlington, VT MINIMUM SALARY $106,250 MAXIMUM SALARY $136,570
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Burlington, VT MINIMUM SALARY $85,008 MAXIMUM SALARY $115,598
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Burlington, VT MINIMUM SALARY $63,711 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,874
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Burlington, VT MINIMUM SALARY $63,711 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,874
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Burlington, VT MINIMUM SALARY $106,243 MAXIMUM SALARY $136,561
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Burlington, VT MINIMUM SALARY $39,663 MAXIMUM SALARY $48,874
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About Burlington, Vermont    Burlington is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the seat of Chittenden County. It is located 45 miles (72 km) south of the Canad....More

Burlington, Vermont  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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