How much does a Sheriff make in Carson City, NV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Carson City, NV is $122,421. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $115,679 to $129,930, with most professionals earning between $109,540 and $136,766.

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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 Carson City, NV. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $115,679 to $129,930 with the average base salary of $122,421. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,679 to $129,930 with the average total cash compensation of $122,421.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $122,421 $115,679 - $129,930
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $122,421 $115,679 - $129,930
* 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 Carson City, NV
CITY, STATE Sun Valley, NV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,945 - $130,228 COMPARE TO Carson City, NV
CITY, STATE Reno, NV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,945 - $130,228 COMPARE TO Carson City, NV
CITY, STATE Sparks, NV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,945 - $130,228 COMPARE TO Carson City, NV
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,982 - $140,379 COMPARE TO Carson City, NV
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,121 - $140,535 COMPARE TO Carson City, NV
CITY, STATE Sacramento, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,306 - $140,743 COMPARE TO Carson City, NV
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Carson City, NV MINIMUM SALARY $105,150 MAXIMUM SALARY $135,160
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Carson City, NV MINIMUM SALARY $84,133 MAXIMUM SALARY $114,408
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Carson City, NV MINIMUM SALARY $63,055 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,093
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Carson City, NV MINIMUM SALARY $63,055 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,093
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Carson City, NV MINIMUM SALARY $105,149 MAXIMUM SALARY $135,155
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Carson City, NV MINIMUM SALARY $39,255 MAXIMUM SALARY $48,371
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About Carson City, Nevada    Carson City is an independent city and capital of the US state of Nevada, named after the mountain man Kit Carson. As of the 2010 census, the populati....More

Carson City, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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