What San Diego County Sheriff pays
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$82,701
Posting · verified Oct 15, 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 5 of 10 San Diego County departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open 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
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How San Diego County Sheriff compares nearby
All 26 San Diego County agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs San Diego County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego County Sheriff | Hiring | $82,701 | — | None | |
| Chula Vista PD | Hiring | $79,194 | −$3,507 | None | |
| Oceanside PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Santee PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Poway PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| El Cajon PD | Hiring | $80,183 | −$2,518 | None |
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