Sheriff Salary in Phoenix, Arizona

How much does a Sheriff make in Phoenix, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Phoenix, AZ is $120,964. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $114,302 to $128,383, with most professionals earning between $108,237 and $135,138.

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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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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 Phoenix, AZ

Average Base Salary

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114302

128383

120964

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Includes base and annual incentives

114302

128383

120964

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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $114,302 to $128,383 with the average base salary of $120,964. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,302 to $128,383 with the average total cash compensation of $120,964.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$120,964	$114,302 - $128,383
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$120,964	$114,302 - $128,383

* 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 Phoenix, AZ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Glendale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,302 - $128,383	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Peoria, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,070 - $128,123	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,325 - $128,409	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Sun City, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,839 - $127,863	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Scottsdale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,325 - $128,409	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Avondale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,989 - $128,032	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ

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About Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to the north. By car, the city is approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of the US-Mexico border at Sonoyta and 180 mi (290 km) north of the border at Nogales. The metropolitan area is known as the "Valley of the Sun" due to its location in the Salt River Valley. It lies at a mean elevation of 1,086 feet (331 m), in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert. Other than the mountains in and around the city, the topography of Phoenix is gener...

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About Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

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