How much does a Sheriff make in Rochester, MN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Rochester, MN is $122,453. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $115,711 to $129,974, with most professionals earning between $109,572 and $136,822.

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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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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 Rochester, MN. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $115,711 to $129,974 with the average base salary of $122,453. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,711 to $129,974 with the average total cash compensation of $122,453.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $122,453 $115,711 - $129,974
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $122,453 $115,711 - $129,974
* 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 Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,148 - $137,205 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,564 - $137,672 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE La Crosse, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,197 - $120,411 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Paul, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,910 - $138,061 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Eau Claire, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,445 - $124,059 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,702 - $137,827 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $115,110 MAXIMUM SALARY $129,320
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $84,158 MAXIMUM SALARY $114,432
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $63,145 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,199
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $63,145 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,199
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $115,102 MAXIMUM SALARY $129,311
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $39,559 MAXIMUM SALARY $48,739
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About Rochester, Minnesota    Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork i....More

Rochester, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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