How much does a Sheriff make in Raleigh, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Raleigh, NC is $119,035. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $112,481 to $126,346, with most professionals earning between $106,514 and $133,003.

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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 Base Salary

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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 Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $112,481 to $126,346 with the average base salary of $119,035. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,481 to $126,346 with the average total cash compensation of $119,035.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $119,035 $112,481 - $126,346
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $119,035 $112,481 - $126,346
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,446 - $126,307 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,775 - $125,553 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,108 - $124,804 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,639 - $125,400 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,639 - $125,400 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,768 - $123,299 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $111,890 MAXIMUM SALARY $125,710
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $81,809 MAXIMUM SALARY $111,238
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $61,382 MAXIMUM SALARY $73,100
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $61,382 MAXIMUM SALARY $73,100
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $111,889 MAXIMUM SALARY $125,701
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $38,454 MAXIMUM SALARY $47,379
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About Raleigh, North Carolina    According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is ....More

Raleigh, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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