What San Mateo County Sheriff pays
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$161,138
Posting · verified Oct 8, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedStarting pay has changed 2 times since we began tracking it in Oct 1, 2026: $119,350 (Oct 1, 2026) → $128,898 (Oct 5, 2026) → $117,686 (Oct 6, 2026).
Rank 8 of 46 San Francisco Bay Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at San Mateo County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Open)
San Mateo, CAOpen$119,350startingSheriff's Correctional Officer (Open)
San Mateo, CAOpen$109,554startingDeputy Sheriff - Lateral (Open)
San Mateo, CAContinuous$128,898startingDeputy Sheriff Bailiff (Open)
San Mateo, CAOpen$10,741/mostarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationAssociate degree
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How San Mateo County Sheriff compares nearby
All 73 San Francisco Bay Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than San Mateo County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs San Mateo County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo County Sheriff | Hiring | $119,350 | — | None | |
| Broadmoor PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Pacifica PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Belmont PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Redwood City PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| San Mateo PD | Hiring | $119,875 | +$525 | $30,000 |
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