Sheriff Salary in Morgantown, WV

Change City

How much does a Sheriff make in Morgantown, WV? The average Sheriff salary in Morgantown, WV is $117,527 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $111,052 and $124,741. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Search Sheriff Jobs in Morgantown, WV

Develop a Job description

Pay Equity

Salary range for a Sheriff

$111,052 to $124,741

Employers: Find Surveys For This Job

Employers: Price Your Company Jobs

View Average Salary for United States
Adjust Sheriff Salary:
Select State
Select City in WV
Choose Similar Job
Pick Related Category
View Cost of Living in Morgantown, West Virginia

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 09/06/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Sheriff.

Search Sheriff Job Openings

Job Openings for Sheriff in Morgantown, WV

DEPUTY SHERIFF/PART TIME

COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA - Allentown , PA

APPLICANTS MUST ALREADY BE ACT 120 CERTIFIED (Police Academy Graduates) or ACT 2 (PA Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Program) to be eligible to apply. The County of Lehigh does NOT ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago

Deputy Sheriff - Operations - Detentions - Telecommunications - Court

San Miguel County Sheriff's Office - Montrose County , CO

The San Miguel County Sheriff's Office is offering full-time career opportunities to those who want to serve as Peace Officers for the County and its residents. Currently, Deputy Sheriff positions ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

Detective - Deputy Sheriff II, III

Davis County Government - Farmington , UT

Sheriff's Office Salary: $29.26 - $45.19 / hourly Closing Date: Open Until Filled This position will be assigned to the Justice Services Division in the Investigations Unit. Preference for three ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago

Seasonal Deputy Sheriff II

Daggett County - Manila , UT

Daggett County is seeking a part-time Seasonal Deputy Sheriff II to join our team this upcoming summer. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable law enforcement experience while earning ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago

Deputy Sheriff

County of Northampton - Easton , PA

Application Requirements The Northampton County Sheriff's Department is searching for capable, energetic candidates who are up to the challenge to be their best. In return, they will get the ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 9 days ago

Deputy Sheriff

Summit County - Park City , UT

May hire a Deputy Sheriff I, II, or III depending on submitted qualifications and experience, please see Deputy Sheriff II and III functions and qualifications attached. We are a drug free workplace ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 days ago

What does a Sheriff do?

Common responsibilities of a Sheriff

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

Submit Other Responsibilities

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Sheriff Salary By Experience Levels in Morgantown, WV

How much should you be earning in Sheriff in Morgantown, WV based on your current experience?

Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for Sheriff in Morgantown, WV

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Sheriff Salary By Level of Education in Morgantown, WV

Do you know how much should you be paid for a Sheriff position in Morgantown, WV based on your education level?

Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for Sheriff in Morgantown, WV and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Salary Range for Sheriff in Morgantown, WV

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

111052

124741

117527

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

111052

124741

117527

What is the average salary for Sheriff in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sheriff in Morgantown, WV. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $111,052 to $124,741 with the average base salary of $117,527. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,052 to $124,741 with the average total cash compensation of $117,527.

View Average Salary for Sheriff as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$117,527	$111,052 - $124,741
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$117,527	$111,052 - $124,741

* 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 Morgantown, WV

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Morgantown, WV
CITY, STATE Fairmont, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,052 - $124,741	COMPARE TO Morgantown, WV 0%
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,052 - $124,741	COMPARE TO Morgantown, WV 0%
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,233 - $121,575	COMPARE TO Morgantown, WV
CITY, STATE Pittsburgh, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,733 - $125,506	COMPARE TO Morgantown, WV
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,586 - $124,217	COMPARE TO Morgantown, WV
CITY, STATE Johnstown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,768 - $117,682	COMPARE TO Morgantown, WV

See salaries for Sheriff in locations close to Morgantown, WV. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.

About Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown is a city in and the county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States, situated along the banks of the Monongahela River. It is known as the home of West Virginia University and the Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system. With a permanent population of 31,073 per the 2015 U.S. Census estimates, Morgantown is the largest city in North-Central West Virginia. The Morgantown metropolitan area has a population of 138,176. Morgantown is located 75 miles (121 km) south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 208 mi (335 km) north-northwest of Washington, D.C., 81 mi (130 km) eas...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

View Salary for Similar Jobs to Sheriff in Morgantown, WV

See Additional Similar Jobs

Loading results...

JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff	LOCATION Morgantown, WV	MINIMUM SALARY $110,470	MAXIMUM SALARY $124,110
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain	LOCATION Morgantown, WV	MINIMUM SALARY $78,624	MAXIMUM SALARY $108,640
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant	LOCATION Morgantown, WV	MINIMUM SALARY $60,585	MAXIMUM SALARY $72,152
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant	LOCATION Morgantown, WV	MINIMUM SALARY $60,585	MAXIMUM SALARY $72,152
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief	LOCATION Morgantown, WV	MINIMUM SALARY $110,467	MAXIMUM SALARY $124,105
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee	LOCATION Morgantown, WV	MINIMUM SALARY $37,828	MAXIMUM SALARY $46,608

The Sheriff job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Morgantown, WV that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

111052

124741

About Morgantown, West Virginia Morgantown is a city in and the county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States, situated along the banks of the Monongahela River. It ....More

Morgantown, West Virginia area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

Sheriff Salary in popular cities: Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg

Recently searched related titles: Deputy Chief Of Police, Associate Warden, Director Of Machine Learning

Learn more about: Compensation Packages, Employee Flight Risk, Gender Pay Gap, Job Openings for This Role

Jobs with a similar salary range to Sheriff : Deputy Constable, Undersheriff, Court Bailiff