How much does a Sheriff make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Indianapolis, IN is $118,791. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $112,250 to $126,087, with most professionals earning between $106,295 and $132,730.

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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 Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $112,250 to $126,087 with the average base salary of $118,791. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,250 to $126,087 with the average total cash compensation of $118,791.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $118,791 $112,250 - $126,087
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $118,791 $112,250 - $126,087
* 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 Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,228 - $123,815 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,204 - $126,035 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,112 - $125,931 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,828 - $119,996 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,267 - $119,367 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,413 - $119,530 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $111,660 MAXIMUM SALARY $125,450
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $81,641 MAXIMUM SALARY $111,010
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $61,256 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,950
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $61,256 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,950
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $111,659 MAXIMUM SALARY $125,443
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $38,375 MAXIMUM SALARY $47,281
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About Indianapolis, Indiana    Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indiana....More

Indianapolis, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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