Sheriff Salary in Richmond, VA

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How much does a Sheriff make in Richmond, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Richmond, VA is $119,176. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $112,612 to $126,485, with most professionals earning between $106,637 and $133,140.

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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 Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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119176

Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Richmond, VA. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $112,612 to $126,485 with the average base salary of $119,176. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,612 to $126,485 with the average total cash compensation of $119,176.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $119,176 $112,612 - $126,485
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $119,176 $112,612 - $126,485
* 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 Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,265 - $126,095 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,265 - $126,095 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,782 - $122,183 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,782 - $122,183 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,366 - $121,716 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,539 - $121,911 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $102,370 MAXIMUM SALARY $131,580
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $81,903 MAXIMUM SALARY $111,375
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $61,384 MAXIMUM SALARY $73,103
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $61,384 MAXIMUM SALARY $73,103
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $102,362 MAXIMUM SALARY $131,573
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $38,215 MAXIMUM SALARY $47,088
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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

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

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