Sheriff Salary in Scranton, PA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Scranton, PA is $116,751. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $110,321 to $123,912, with most professionals earning between $104,467 and $130,432.

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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 Scranton, PA

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 Scranton, PA. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $110,321 to $123,912 with the average base salary of $116,751. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,321 to $123,912 with the average total cash compensation of $116,751.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $116,751 $110,321 - $123,912
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $116,751 $110,321 - $123,912
* 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 Scranton, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Stroudsburg, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,767 - $131,151 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Binghamton, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,525 - $125,264 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Easton, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,505 - $129,735 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,690 - $129,943 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,690 - $129,943 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Williamsport, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,050 - $124,731 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Scranton, PA MINIMUM SALARY $100,280 MAXIMUM SALARY $128,900
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Scranton, PA MINIMUM SALARY $80,236 MAXIMUM SALARY $109,109
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Scranton, PA MINIMUM SALARY $60,135 MAXIMUM SALARY $71,615
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Scranton, PA MINIMUM SALARY $60,135 MAXIMUM SALARY $71,615
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Scranton, PA MINIMUM SALARY $100,280 MAXIMUM SALARY $128,896
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Scranton, PA MINIMUM SALARY $37,437 MAXIMUM SALARY $46,130
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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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