How much does a Sheriff make in Worcester, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Worcester, MA is $128,421. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $121,349 to $136,298, with most professionals earning between $114,910 and $143,469.

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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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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 Worcester, MA. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $121,349 to $136,298 with the average base salary of $128,421. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $121,349 to $136,298 with the average total cash compensation of $128,421.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $128,421 $121,349 - $136,298
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $128,421 $121,349 - $136,298
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Leominster, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,083 - $135,999 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Fitchburg, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,286 - $137,351 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Framingham, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,855 - $140,236 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Newton, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,055 - $144,954 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Woonsocket, RI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,798 - $134,556 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Medford, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,055 - $144,954 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Worcester, MA MINIMUM SALARY $110,310 MAXIMUM SALARY $141,790
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Worcester, MA MINIMUM SALARY $88,257 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,016
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Worcester, MA MINIMUM SALARY $66,146 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,774
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Worcester, MA MINIMUM SALARY $66,146 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,774
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Worcester, MA MINIMUM SALARY $110,303 MAXIMUM SALARY $141,780
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Worcester, MA MINIMUM SALARY $41,179 MAXIMUM SALARY $50,741
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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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