What Marin County Sheriff pays
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$147,992
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 15 of 44 San Francisco Bay Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$10,000 for certified laterals, 50% at time of hire (i.e. first paycheck) and the remaining 50% after successful completion of their probationary period.
$10,000 signing bonusJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Marin County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff (Academy/Lateral)
San Rafael, CAContinuous$10,000 bonus$122,013startingDeputy Sheriff Trainee
San Rafael, CAContinuous$116,022starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral experience required1 years
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Tattoo policyNo tattoo or body art that is offensive, demeaning, or prejudicial to good order shall be visible. Examples of offensive tattoos include but are not limited to those that exhibit or advocate discrimination, those that exhibit gang, supremacist, or extremist group affiliation, and those that depict or promote drug use, sexually explicit acts, or other obscene material.
How Marin County Sheriff compares nearby
All 73 San Francisco Bay Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Marin County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin County Sheriff | Hiring | $116,022 | — | $10,000 | |
| Fairfax PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Mill Valley PD | Hiring | $104,412 | −$11,610 | $20,000 | |
| Novato PD | Hiring | $81,093 | −$34,929 | None | |
| Tiburon PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Belvedere PD | Hiring | $94,776 | −$21,246 | None |
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