What Merced County Sheriff pays
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$65,250
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 4 of 5 Merced Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Merced County Sheriff
Sheriff Sergeant
CAContinuous$99,362starting- $59,155starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyYes
- Schedulevarious work shifts, which include working holidays, weekends and overtime
How Merced County Sheriff compares nearby
All 8 Merced Area agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Merced County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Merced County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced County Sheriff | Hiring | $59,155 | — | None | |
| Merced PD | Hiring | $85,405 | +$26,250 | None | |
| Atwater PD | Closes in 10 days | $72,313 | +$13,158 | None | |
| Livingston PD | Hiring | $58,890 | −$265 | None | |
| Gustine PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Chowchilla PD | Hiring | $62,400 | +$3,245 | None |
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