What San Francisco County Sheriff pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$149,292
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
—
Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 29 of 44 San Francisco Bay Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at San Francisco County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff (Entry Level)
CAContinuousNot publishedDeputy Sheriff (Academy Trained)
CAContinuous$96,304starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsCurrently employed or employed with a law enforcement agency as a PEACE officer (i.e. 830.1PC) within the state of California within 3 years from the date of application filing; OR Completion of a certified California POST basic academy within 3 years of completion
- Scheduleshift work, weekend/holiday work and overtime
- PensionSFERS
How San Francisco County Sheriff compares nearby
All 73 San Francisco Bay Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than San Francisco County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs San Francisco County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco County Sheriff | Hiring | $96,304 | — | None | |
| Ross PD | Hiring | $73,368 | −$22,936 | None | |
| San Rafael PD | Hiring | $81,300 | −$15,004 | $25,000 | |
| Mill Valley PD | Hiring | $104,412 | +$8,108 | $20,000 | |
| Fairfax PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Daly City PD | Hiring | $114,962 | +$18,658 | None |
CopJobs is not affiliated with San Francisco County Sheriff's Office. Figures come from public postings; each shows its source and the date we read it. Work at San Francisco County Sheriff? Update this page free.