What Santa Clara County Sheriff pays
How we get pay dataStarting pay
$116,671
▼ 3% vs San Jose & Silicon Valley avgJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceTop of scale
$167,215
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 9 of 14 San Jose & Silicon Valley departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Santa Clara County Sheriff
Sheriff's Correctional Deputy - Lateral
San Jose Metropolitan Area, CAOpen$117,865startingDeputy Sheriff Cadet - Unclassified
San Jose Metropolitan Area, CAOpen$116,671startingDeputy Sheriff - Lateral
Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CAOpen$137,552startingSheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet - Unclassified
San Jose Metropolitan Area, CAOpen$99,794starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- EducationSome college
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyYes
How Santa Clara County Sheriff compares nearby
All 23 San Jose & Silicon Valley agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Santa Clara County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Santa Clara County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara County Sheriff | Hiring | $116,671 | — | None | |
| Cupertino PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Los Altos Hills PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Saratoga PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Campbell PD | Hiring | $118,602 | +$1,931 | None | |
| Milpitas PD | Hiring | $116,332 | −$339 | None |
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