Sheriff Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Sheriff make in Washington, DC? The average Sheriff salary in Washington, DC is $133,118 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $125,779 and $141,286. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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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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Deputy Sheriff

Foster County, ND - Devils Lake , ND

Join Our Team as a Deputy Sheriff in Carrington, ND Starting Salary: $65,000/Year Are you passionate about serving and protecting your community? Do you have a strong sense of integrity and a desire ...

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Food Services Supervisor - Sign on Bonus

Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office - Lawrenceville , GA

The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office consists of 3 buildings, 41 housing units, and 14 security stations.

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Network Administrator

Middlesex Sheriff's Office - Billerica , MA

The Middlesex Sheriff's Office will be considering applicants for the following employment opportunity: Network Administrator The Middlesex Sheriff's Office ("MSO") is seeking a qualified ...

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Deputy Sheriff - Jailer

Ozaukee County - Port Washington , WI

Deputy Sheriff-Jailer Full-Time Position Pay Range: $27.22 - $34.79 POSITION SUMMARY: The Deputy Sheriff-Jailer is a sworn deputy position assigned to the Jail Division. The individual performs such ...

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DEPUTY SHERIFF

COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA - Allentown , PA

A Deputy Sheriff enforces regulations of the Sheriff's Department at the full performance level. A position in this class carries out assigned duties which safeguard both lives and property. A ...

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Correctional Officer (Rapid City, SD)

Pennington County Sheriff's Office - Vermillion , SD

The Pennington County Sheriff's Office, located in Rapid City, South Dakota and the beautiful Black Hills, is accepting applications for Correctional Officers to serve in our adult jail facility

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What does a Sheriff do?

Common responsibilities of a Sheriff

Assists other Sheriff's Office divisions by disseminating confidential information or utilizing investigative techniques and contacts not available to other divisions.

January 16, 2023

Provides an initial contact point for the public and public safety providers, to ensure efficient communication of information in emergency and non-emergency situations through use of telephone, two-way radio, and teletype and TDD equipment.

March 25, 2023

Supervises staff of mechanics along with evaluating and disciplining employees following established procedures and policy.

April 05, 2023

Communicates effectively with other posts or deputies in the Richmond City Justice Center via two-way radio using proper terminology and ten-codes as prescribed by the Standard Operating Procedures.

April 27, 2023

Prepares various logs, forms and reports, documenting movement and activities of inmates, grievance allegations, incidents of violation of rules, notable behavior, potential safety hazards, problems with facility hardware, criminal activity, etc.

May 09, 2023

Requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as using a computer, typing, data entry, use of calculators, ten-key adding machine, or use of other office equipment or supplies.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Sheriff in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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125779

141286

133118

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Includes base and annual incentives

125779

141286

133118

What is the average salary for Sheriff in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sheriff in Washington, DC. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $125,779 to $141,286 with the average base salary of $133,118. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $125,779 to $141,286 with the average total cash compensation of $133,118.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$133,118	$125,779 - $141,286
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$133,118	$125,779 - $141,286

* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,801 - $141,311	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,801 - $141,311	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,801 - $141,311	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,537 - $141,014	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,801 - $141,311	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,801 - $141,311	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff	LOCATION Washington, DC	MINIMUM SALARY $125,120	MAXIMUM SALARY $140,570
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain	LOCATION Washington, DC	MINIMUM SALARY $88,912	MAXIMUM SALARY $122,855
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant	LOCATION Washington, DC	MINIMUM SALARY $68,610	MAXIMUM SALARY $81,708
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant	LOCATION Washington, DC	MINIMUM SALARY $68,610	MAXIMUM SALARY $81,708
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief	LOCATION Washington, DC	MINIMUM SALARY $125,116	MAXIMUM SALARY $140,565
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee	LOCATION Washington, DC	MINIMUM SALARY $42,805	MAXIMUM SALARY $52,729

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About Washington, District of Columbia Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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