Sheriff Salary in Waukegan, IL

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How much does a Sheriff make in Waukegan, IL? The average Sheriff salary in Waukegan, IL is $119,208 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $112,640 and $126,525. 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 - Operations - Detentions - Telecommunications - Court

San Miguel County Sheriff's Office - Montrose County , CO

The San Miguel County Sheriff's Office is offering full-time career opportunities to those who want to serve as Peace Officers for the County and its residents. Currently, Deputy Sheriff positions ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

Detective - Deputy Sheriff II, III

Davis County Government - Farmington , UT

Sheriff's Office Salary: $29.26 - $45.19 / hourly Closing Date: Open Until Filled This position will be assigned to the Justice Services Division in the Investigations Unit. Preference for three ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 5 days ago

Seasonal Deputy Sheriff II

Daggett County - Manila , UT

Daggett County is seeking a part-time Seasonal Deputy Sheriff II to join our team this upcoming summer. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable law enforcement experience while earning ...

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Deputy Sheriff

Summit County - Park City , UT

May hire a Deputy Sheriff I, II, or III depending on submitted qualifications and experience, please see Deputy Sheriff II and III functions and qualifications attached. We are a drug free workplace ...

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Deputy Sheriff - Lateral Patrol Officer

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office - Cincinnati , OH

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), founded in 1803, is Ohio's third-largest sheriff's office. HCSO has approximately 900 employees dedicated to ensuring the safety of nearly one million ...

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McCook County Deputy Sheriff

McCook County - Salem , SD

As a Deputy Sheriff, you'll play a vital role in maintaining law and order, ensuring the safety and security of our community members. From patroling, to investigating suspicious activities to ...

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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 Waukegan, IL

Average Base Salary

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112640

126525

119208

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

112640

126525

119208

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 Waukegan, IL. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $112,640 to $126,525 with the average base salary of $119,208. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,640 to $126,525 with the average total cash compensation of $119,208.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$119,208	$112,640 - $126,525
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$119,208	$112,640 - $126,525

* 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 Waukegan, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Waukegan, IL
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,437 - $125,173	COMPARE TO Waukegan, IL
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,253 - $133,953	COMPARE TO Waukegan, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,616 - $134,361	COMPARE TO Waukegan, IL
CITY, STATE Des Plaines, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,344 - $134,055	COMPARE TO Waukegan, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,616 - $134,361	COMPARE TO Waukegan, IL
CITY, STATE Racine, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,437 - $125,173	COMPARE TO Waukegan, IL

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About Waukegan, Illinois

Waukegan /wɔːˈkiːɡən/ is the largest city in and the county seat of Lake County, Illinois, United States, a part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The city is located 35 miles north of the Loop and 10 miles south of the Wisconsin state border, approximately halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee. As of the 2013 United States Census estimate, the city has a population of 88,826, which makes it the ninth most populous city in Illinois. Waukegan is a predominately working-class community with a size-able middle-class population. Waukegan is located at 42°22′13″N 87°52′16″W / 42.37028°N 87.87111...

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JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff	LOCATION Waukegan, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $112,050	MAXIMUM SALARY $125,880
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain	LOCATION Waukegan, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $79,749	MAXIMUM SALARY $110,194
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant	LOCATION Waukegan, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $61,452	MAXIMUM SALARY $73,184
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant	LOCATION Waukegan, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $61,452	MAXIMUM SALARY $73,184
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief	LOCATION Waukegan, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $112,047	MAXIMUM SALARY $125,879
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee	LOCATION Waukegan, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $38,369	MAXIMUM SALARY $47,274

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About Waukegan, Illinois Waukegan /wɔːˈkiːɡən/ is the largest city in and the county seat of Lake County, Illinois, United States, a part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The....More

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