sheriff · California
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office
What San Luis Obispo County Sheriff pays
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$131,373
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 2 of 5 San Luis Obispo Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$3,000 for certified laterals.
The County has attractive pay and benefits options for lateral employees including $3,000 in bilingual bonusesJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at San Luis Obispo County Sheriff
Sheriff's Correctional Deputy - Female Only (County Classification: Cadet)
San Luis Obispo, CACloses in 4 days$82,056startingDeputy Sheriff (Lateral Transfer)
All Locations - San Luis Obispo County, CAOpen$3,000 bonus$98,030starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
How San Luis Obispo County Sheriff compares nearby
All 11 San Luis Obispo Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than San Luis Obispo County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs San Luis Obispo County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo County Sheriff | Closes in 4 days | $98,030 | — | $3,000 | |
| San Luis Obispo PD | Hiring | $108,420 | +$10,390 | None | |
| Atascadero PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Pismo Beach PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Arroyo Grande PD | Hiring | $75,571 | −$22,459 | $10,000 | |
| Grover Beach PD | Hiring | $91,248 | −$6,782 | $11,000 |
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