Sheriff Salary in Fairbanks, Alaska

How much does a Sheriff make in Fairbanks, AK?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Fairbanks, AK is $135,879. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $128,396 to $144,213, with most professionals earning between $121,583 and $151,801.

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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 Fairbanks, AK

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128396

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135879

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128396

144213

135879

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 Fairbanks, AK. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $128,396 to $144,213 with the average base salary of $135,879. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $128,396 to $144,213 with the average total cash compensation of $135,879.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$135,879	$128,396 - $144,213
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$135,879	$128,396 - $144,213

* 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 Fairbanks, AK

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Fairbanks, AK
CITY, STATE Palmer, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,225 - $140,652	COMPARE TO Fairbanks, AK
CITY, STATE Wasilla, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,225 - $140,652	COMPARE TO Fairbanks, AK
CITY, STATE Anchorage, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,961 - $142,602	COMPARE TO Fairbanks, AK
CITY, STATE Juneau, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,551 - $143,264	COMPARE TO Fairbanks, AK
CITY, STATE Sitka, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,815 - $141,315	COMPARE TO Fairbanks, AK
CITY, STATE Ketchikan, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,815 - $141,315	COMPARE TO Fairbanks, AK

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About Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks (Tanana: Tanan) is a home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior region of Alaska. 2016 estimates put the population of the city proper at 32,751, and the population of the Fairbanks North Star Borough at 97,121, making it the second most populous metropolitan area in Alaska (after Anchorage). The Metropolitan Statistical Area encompasses all of the Fairbanks North Star Borough and is the northernmost Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States, located 196 driving miles (or ...

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JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff	LOCATION Fairbanks, AK	MINIMUM SALARY $116,710	MAXIMUM SALARY $150,020
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain	LOCATION Fairbanks, AK	MINIMUM SALARY $93,382	MAXIMUM SALARY $126,985
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant	LOCATION Fairbanks, AK	MINIMUM SALARY $69,987	MAXIMUM SALARY $83,348
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant	LOCATION Fairbanks, AK	MINIMUM SALARY $69,987	MAXIMUM SALARY $83,348
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief	LOCATION Fairbanks, AK	MINIMUM SALARY $116,709	MAXIMUM SALARY $150,013
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee	LOCATION Fairbanks, AK	MINIMUM SALARY $43,571	MAXIMUM SALARY $53,688

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About Fairbanks, Alaska Fairbanks (Tanana: Tanan) is a home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Fairbanks is the l....More

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