What Santa Barbara County Sheriff pays
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$100,726
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.
Open jobs at Santa Barbara County Sheriff
Sheriff's Deputy Trainee
Santa Barbara - All locations, CAContinuous$83,622startingCustody Deputy
Santa Barbara - All locations, CAContinuous$30,000 bonus$87,499starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
How Santa Barbara County Sheriff compares nearby
All 11 Santa Maria Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Santa Barbara County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Santa Barbara County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara County Sheriff | Hiring | $83,622 | — | None | |
| Buellton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Carpinteria PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lompoc PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Santa Barbara PD | Hiring | $120,963 | +$37,341 | $20,000 | |
| Solvang PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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