What Sacramento County Sheriff pays
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$127,243
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 11 of 14 Sacramento Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Sacramento County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff Recruit
Sacramento, CAContinuous$86,756startingDeputy Sheriff - On-Call
Sacramento, CAOpen$97,447startingDeputy Sheriff
Sacramento, CAContinuous$97,447starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Schedulevarious shifts to provide 24-7 coverage, including nights, weekends and holidays
- Certification required to applyNo
How Sacramento County Sheriff compares nearby
All 27 Sacramento Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Sacramento County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Sacramento County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento County Sheriff | Hiring | $86,756 | — | None | |
| Elk Grove PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Isleton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Sacramento PD | Hiring | $89,383 | +$2,627 | None | |
| Rancho Cordova PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Galt PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None |
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