Sheriff Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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How much does a Sheriff make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Los Angeles, CA is $136,005. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $128,516 to $144,358, with most professionals earning between $121,699 and $151,964.

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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 Salary Range for Sheriff in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $128,516 to $144,358 with the average base salary of $136,005. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $128,516 to $144,358 with the average total cash compensation of $136,005.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $136,005 $128,516 - $144,358
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $136,005 $128,516 - $144,358
* 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 Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,520 - $145,486 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,520 - $145,486 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,520 - $145,486 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,520 - $145,486 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,916 - $144,807 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,382 - $145,330 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
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JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $127,850 MAXIMUM SALARY $143,630
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $93,472 MAXIMUM SALARY $127,096
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $70,133 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,522
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $70,133 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,522
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $127,840 MAXIMUM SALARY $143,621
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $43,937 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,133
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About Los Angeles, California    Los Angeles (/lɔːs ˈændʒələs/ (listen);[a] Spanish: Los Ángeles), officially the City of Los Angeles and often known by its initials L.A., is the most....More

Los Angeles, California  area prices were up 3.2% from a year ago

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