What San Diego County Sheriff pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$114,434
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 7 of 8 San Diego County departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$20,000 for certified laterals.
Lateral Incentive Pay up to $20,000.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at San Diego County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services-Lateral-26575707L
San Diego, CAContinuous$20,000 bonus$85,306startingDeputy Sheriff Cadet-Detentions/Court Services-26579707
San Diego, CAContinuous$78,707startingDeputy Sheriff Cadet-26574707
San Diego, CAOpen$82,701starting- Not published
Deputy Sheriff LE Lateral Entry
CAContinuousNot publishedDeputy Sheriff (Lateral)
CAContinuousNot publishedDeputy Sheriff Cadet
CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age18
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
How San Diego County Sheriff compares nearby
All 26 San Diego County agencies2 nearby departments start higher than San Diego County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs San Diego County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego County Sheriff | Hiring | $78,707 | — | $20,000 | |
| Chula Vista PD | Hiring | $105,576 | +$26,869 | $5,000 | |
| Oceanside PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Santee PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Poway PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| El Cajon PD | Closes in 12 days | $80,183 | +$1,476 | None |
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