What Placer County Sheriff pays
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$125,653
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 13 of 13 Sacramento Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Placer County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff – II
Auburn, CAContinuous$103,002startingDeputy Sheriff
Auburn, CAContinuous$78,977startingCorrectional Officer
Auburn, CAContinuous$67,475startingDeputy Sheriff – I
CAContinuousNot publishedDeputy Sheriff – Trainee
CAContinuous$41starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
How Placer County Sheriff compares nearby
All 27 Sacramento Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Placer County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Placer County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placer County Sheriff | Hiring | $78,977 | — | None | |
| Truckee PD | Hiring | $108,826 | +$29,849 | None | |
| Nevada City PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Grass Valley PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Nevada County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| El Dorado County Sheriff | Hiring | $90,605 | +$11,628 | $6,000 |
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