Sheriff Salary in Detroit, Michigan

How much does a Sheriff make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Detroit, MI is $122,470. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $115,725 to $129,982, with most professionals earning between $109,584 and $136,821.

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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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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 Detroit, MI

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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 Detroit, MI. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $115,725 to $129,982 with the average base salary of $122,470. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,725 to $129,982 with the average total cash compensation of $122,470.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$122,470	$115,725 - $129,982
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$122,470	$115,725 - $129,982

* 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 Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,725 - $129,982	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,667 - $129,917	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,355 - $129,566	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,540 - $129,774	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,563 - $129,800	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,482 - $129,709	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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About Detroit, Michigan Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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