What Los Angeles County Sheriff pays
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$147,777
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 38 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Los Angeles County Sheriff
DEPUTY SHERIFF-LATERAL
Los Angeles County, CAOpen$87,585startingDEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE (SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM) ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL
Los Angeles County, CAOpen$7,221startingRESERVE DEPUTY SHERIFF - ENTRY LEVEL
Los Angeles County, CAContinuous$82,080startingReserve Deputy Sheriff-Lateral
Los Angeles County, CAContinuous$1startingDEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE
Los Angeles County, CAOpen$82,080starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral experience required2 years
- EducationHigh school or GED
How Los Angeles County Sheriff compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies4 nearby departments start higher than Los Angeles County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Los Angeles County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Sheriff | Hiring | $86,652 | — | None | |
| Burbank PD | Hiring | $98,332 | +$11,680 | None | |
| Compton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Downey PD | Hiring | $98,883 | +$12,231 | $25,000 | |
| El Monte PD | Hiring | $97,333 | +$10,681 | $15,000 | |
| Gardena PD | Hiring | $87,336 | +$684 | None |
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