Sheriff Salary in Portland, OR

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How much does a Sheriff make in Portland, OR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Portland, OR is $127,215. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $120,210 to $135,028, with most professionals earning between $113,833 and $142,142.

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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 Portland, OR

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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 Portland, OR. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $120,210 to $135,028 with the average base salary of $127,215. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,210 to $135,028 with the average total cash compensation of $127,215.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $127,215 $120,210 - $135,028
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $127,215 $120,210 - $135,028
* 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 Portland, OR

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,035 - $134,831 COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Gresham, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,035 - $134,831 COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,188 - $135,004 COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Vancouver, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,881 - $134,659 COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,188 - $135,004 COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,727 - $134,485 COMPARE TO Portland, OR
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Portland, OR MINIMUM SALARY $119,580 MAXIMUM SALARY $134,340
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Portland, OR MINIMUM SALARY $87,431 MAXIMUM SALARY $118,882
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Portland, OR MINIMUM SALARY $65,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,123
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Portland, OR MINIMUM SALARY $65,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,123
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Portland, OR MINIMUM SALARY $119,578 MAXIMUM SALARY $134,339
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Portland, OR MINIMUM SALARY $41,097 MAXIMUM SALARY $50,634
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About Portland, Oregon    Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

Portland, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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