Sheriff Salary in Wilmington, NC

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How much does a Sheriff make in Wilmington, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Wilmington, NC is $112,183. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $106,005 to $119,064, with most professionals earning between $100,380 and $125,329.

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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 Wilmington, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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112183

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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112183
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 Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $106,005 to $119,064 with the average base salary of $112,183. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,005 to $119,064 with the average total cash compensation of $112,183.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $112,183 $106,005 - $119,064
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $112,183 $106,005 - $119,064
* 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 Wilmington, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Jacksonville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,195 - $118,154 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Myrtle Beach, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,223 - $117,063 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Fayetteville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,633 - $116,400 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Greenville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,786 - $126,680 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,073 - $116,894 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,786 - $126,680 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Wilmington, NC MINIMUM SALARY $96,360 MAXIMUM SALARY $123,860
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Wilmington, NC MINIMUM SALARY $77,097 MAXIMUM SALARY $104,840
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Wilmington, NC MINIMUM SALARY $57,782 MAXIMUM SALARY $68,813
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Wilmington, NC MINIMUM SALARY $57,782 MAXIMUM SALARY $68,813
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Wilmington, NC MINIMUM SALARY $96,356 MAXIMUM SALARY $123,853
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Wilmington, NC MINIMUM SALARY $35,972 MAXIMUM SALARY $44,326
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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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