How much does a Sheriff make in Hartford, CT?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Hartford, CT is $131,243. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $124,017 to $139,305, with most professionals earning between $117,438 and $146,644.

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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 Hartford, CT. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $124,017 to $139,305 with the average base salary of $131,243. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $124,017 to $139,305 with the average total cash compensation of $131,243.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $131,243 $124,017 - $139,305
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $131,243 $124,017 - $139,305
* 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 Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE East Hartford, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,917 - $140,315 COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE West Hartford, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,917 - $140,315 COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE Manchester, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,917 - $140,315 COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE Bristol, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,595 - $139,954 COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE New Britain, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,595 - $139,954 COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE Meriden, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,595 - $139,954 COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Hartford, CT MINIMUM SALARY $123,370 MAXIMUM SALARY $138,600
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Hartford, CT MINIMUM SALARY $90,199 MAXIMUM SALARY $122,647
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Hartford, CT MINIMUM SALARY $67,677 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,598
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Hartford, CT MINIMUM SALARY $67,677 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,598
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Hartford, CT MINIMUM SALARY $123,365 MAXIMUM SALARY $138,593
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Hartford, CT MINIMUM SALARY $42,398 MAXIMUM SALARY $52,238
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About Hartford, Connecticut    Hartford is the capital city of Connecticut. It was the seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960. The city is nic....More

Hartford, Connecticut  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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