Sheriff Salary in Newark, NJ

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How much does a Sheriff make in Newark, NJ? The average Sheriff salary in Newark, NJ is $135,151 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $127,700 and $143,444. 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.

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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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Deputy Sheriff-Court Security

Davison County - Mitchell , SD

The Davison County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff. The main duty of this position is Court Security. When court security is not required, this ...

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Food Services Supervisor - Sign on Bonus

Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office - Athens , GA

The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office consists of 3 buildings, 41 housing units, and 14 security stations.

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Seasonal Police Officer - Deputy Sheriff

Daggett County - Manila , UT

Daggett County is seeking a dedicated individual to join us as a part-time Seasonal Police Officer - Deputy Sheriff for the upcoming summer season! In this part-time position, you'll enjoy ...

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Sheriff's Deputy - Patrol

Cerro Gordo County - Mason City , IA

Sheriff's Deputy (Patrol Classification) Department: SheriffImmediate Supervisor: Lieutenant DeputyShift: Assigned shift could be 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a ...

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Deputy Sheriff

Foster County, ND - Carrington , ND

Join Our Team as a Deputy Sheriff in Carrington, ND Starting Salary: $65,000/Year Are you passionate about serving and protecting your community? Do you have a strong sense of integrity and a desire ...

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Network Administrator

Middlesex Sheriff's Office - Billerica , MA

The Middlesex Sheriff's Office will be considering applicants for the following employment opportunity: Network Administrator The Middlesex Sheriff's Office ("MSO") is seeking a qualified ...

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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

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Average Salary Range for Sheriff in Newark, NJ

Average Base Salary

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127700

143444

135151

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127700

143444

135151

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 Newark, NJ. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $127,700 to $143,444 with the average base salary of $135,151. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,700 to $143,444 with the average total cash compensation of $135,151.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$135,151	$127,700 - $143,444
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$135,151	$127,700 - $143,444

* 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 Newark, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,926 - $143,698	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE West Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,926 - $143,698	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,299 - $146,363	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Irvington, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,926 - $143,698	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Union, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,926 - $143,698	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Elizabeth, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,926 - $143,698	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ

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About Newark, New Jersey

Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs, the city had a population of 285,154 in 2017, making it the nation's 70th-most populous municipality, after being ranked 63rd in the nation in 2000. Settled in 1666 by Puritans from New Haven Colony, Newark is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its location at the mouth of the Passaic River (where it flows into Newark Bay) has made the city's waterfront an integral part of the Port of New...

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JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff	LOCATION Newark, NJ	MINIMUM SALARY $127,030	MAXIMUM SALARY $142,720
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain	LOCATION Newark, NJ	MINIMUM SALARY $90,270	MAXIMUM SALARY $124,731
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant	LOCATION Newark, NJ	MINIMUM SALARY $69,658	MAXIMUM SALARY $82,956
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant	LOCATION Newark, NJ	MINIMUM SALARY $69,658	MAXIMUM SALARY $82,956
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief	LOCATION Newark, NJ	MINIMUM SALARY $127,027	MAXIMUM SALARY $142,712
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee	LOCATION Newark, NJ	MINIMUM SALARY $43,459	MAXIMUM SALARY $53,534

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About Newark, New Jersey Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

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