What Kern County Sheriff pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$92,781
Posting · verified Oct 15, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedStarting pay has changed 3 times since we began tracking it in Oct 1, 2026: $49,558 (Oct 1, 2026) → $71,680 (Oct 5, 2026) → $43,967 (Oct 6, 2026) → $69,915 (Oct 14, 2026).
Rank 9 of 9 Bakersfield Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$25,000 for certified laterals.
*$25,000 Recruitment Bonus - More information below*Job posting · verified Oct 15, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Kern County Sheriff
Airport Police Officer I/II - Shift
Bakersfield, CAContinuous$5,826/mostartingDeputy Sheriff Trainee - Shift
Bakersfield, CAContinuous$15,000 bonus$4,130/mostartingSheriff's Detentions Deputy Trainee - Shift
Bakersfield, CAContinuous$15,000 bonus$4,002/mostartingSheriff's Detentions Deputy - Shift - Lateral
Bakersfield, CAContinuous$15,000 bonus$6,155/mostartingDeputy Sheriff - Shift - Lateral
Bakersfield, CAContinuous$25,000 bonus$6,470/mostartingSheriff's Detentions Deputy (Lateral)
CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Minimum age21
- Certification required to applyYes
How Kern County Sheriff compares nearby
All 15 Bakersfield Area agencies4 nearby departments start higher than Kern County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Kern County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County Sheriff | Hiring | $49,558 | — | $25,000 | |
| Shafter PD | Hiring | $84,240 | +$34,682 | $5,000 | |
| Arvin PD | Hiring | $67,704 | +$18,146 | None | |
| Bakersfield PD | Hiring | $74,152 | +$24,594 | None | |
| Delano PD | Hiring | $67,992 | +$18,434 | $7,000 | |
| Wasco PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None |
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