Sheriff Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Sheriff make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in San Jose, CA is $154,456. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $145,949 to $163,929, with most professionals earning between $138,205 and $172,554.

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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 San Jose, CA

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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $145,949 to $163,929 with the average base salary of $154,456. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $145,949 to $163,929 with the average total cash compensation of $154,456.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $154,456 $145,949 - $163,929
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $154,456 $145,949 - $163,929
* 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 San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $145,949 - $163,929 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,287 - $145,214 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $145,672 - $163,617 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,078 - $158,458 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,309 - $158,718 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,515 - $162,318 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
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JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $132,670 MAXIMUM SALARY $170,530
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $106,149 MAXIMUM SALARY $144,346
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $79,556 MAXIMUM SALARY $94,743
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $79,556 MAXIMUM SALARY $94,743
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $132,665 MAXIMUM SALARY $170,523
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $49,527 MAXIMUM SALARY $61,028
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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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