Sheriff Salary in Columbus, OH

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How much does a Sheriff make in Columbus, OH? The average Sheriff salary in Columbus, OH is $118,334 as of September 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $111,820 and $125,600. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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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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Sergeant/Undersheriff

Mineral County Sheriff's Office - Creede , CO

Mineral County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is looking for someone who has a strong work-ethic, is an initiative-taker, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with ...

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SHERIFF'S OFFICE- FORENSIC COMPUTER ANALYST

County of El Paso, TX - Texas City , TX

Sheriff's Office Opening Date: 09/10/2024 Closing Date: 9/24/2024 11:59 PM Mountain Minimum Qualifications Acceptable Experience and Education Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Forensic Science ...

Lensa - 10 days ago

Physician Family Practice-Without OB - Make up to $200/hourly

VitalCore Health Strategies - North Charleston , SC

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare has an opening for a Medical Director / Physician at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, South ...

DocCafe.com - 33 days ago

City Manager - City of SeaTac, WA City Manager

Colorado City & County Management Association - Washington , DC

... Sheriff) and Public Works. The City also has a Municipal Court. The City of SeaTac prides itself on being a vibrant, economically strong, environmentally sensitive, and people-oriented community

JobLeads - 29 days ago

Physician Family Practice-Without OB - Competitive Salary

Novant Health - Mount Airy , NC

Mount Airy is often associated with being the hometown of Andy Griffith, the actor who played Sheriff Andy Taylor in the classic TV show "The Andy Griffith Show." The town served as inspiration for ...

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AGENCY POSTING: Clinician Unlicensed - Correctional Setting 377

Telecare Corporation - Dublin , CA

The Alameda County CA Santa Rita Jail (located in Dublin, CA) is a medium-security detention center operated locally by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or ...

Lensa - 78 days ago

What does a Sheriff do?

Common responsibilities of a Sheriff

Assists other Sheriff's Office divisions by disseminating confidential information or utilizing investigative techniques and contacts not available to other divisions.

January 16, 2023

Provides an initial contact point for the public and public safety providers, to ensure efficient communication of information in emergency and non-emergency situations through use of telephone, two-way radio, and teletype and TDD equipment.

March 25, 2023

Supervises staff of mechanics along with evaluating and disciplining employees following established procedures and policy.

April 05, 2023

Communicates effectively with other posts or deputies in the Richmond City Justice Center via two-way radio using proper terminology and ten-codes as prescribed by the Standard Operating Procedures.

April 27, 2023

Prepares various logs, forms and reports, documenting movement and activities of inmates, grievance allegations, incidents of violation of rules, notable behavior, potential safety hazards, problems with facility hardware, criminal activity, etc.

May 09, 2023

Requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as using a computer, typing, data entry, use of calculators, ten-key adding machine, or use of other office equipment or supplies.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Sheriff in Columbus, OH

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118334

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118334

What is the average salary for Sheriff in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sheriff in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $111,820 to $125,600 with the average base salary of $118,334. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,820 to $125,600 with the average total cash compensation of $118,334.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$118,334	$111,820 - $125,600
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$118,334	$111,820 - $125,600

* 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 Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,122 - $124,816	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,108 - $121,430	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,329 - $118,309	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,491 - $122,984	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,465 - $124,078	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,493 - $120,740	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH

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About Columbus, Ohio

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff	LOCATION Columbus, OH	MINIMUM SALARY $111,450	MAXIMUM SALARY $125,200
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain	LOCATION Columbus, OH	MINIMUM SALARY $80,888	MAXIMUM SALARY $109,980
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant	LOCATION Columbus, OH	MINIMUM SALARY $61,004	MAXIMUM SALARY $72,650
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant	LOCATION Columbus, OH	MINIMUM SALARY $61,004	MAXIMUM SALARY $72,650
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief	LOCATION Columbus, OH	MINIMUM SALARY $111,444	MAXIMUM SALARY $125,191
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee	LOCATION Columbus, OH	MINIMUM SALARY $38,111	MAXIMUM SALARY $46,958

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About Columbus, Ohio The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

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