What Pinellas County Sheriff pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$73,374
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$69,649
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 1 of 4 Tampa Bay departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Pinellas County Sheriff
***Certified - Law Enforcement Deputy
Pinellas County, FLCloses Nov 20, 2026$68,960starting***Upcoming: Recruit - Law Enforcement Deputy
Pinellas County, FLCloses Nov 26, 2026$68,960starting**Certified - Detention and Corrections Deputy
Pinellas County, FLOpen$68,960starting**Recruit - Detention and Corrections Deputy
Pinellas County, FLCloses in 8 days$68,960starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Schedulerotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
- Tattoo policyprohibited from having any tattoo(s), temporary decal(s), and / or body art that is visible on the head, scalp, face, ears, neck, or hands (defined as the area from the wrist to the fingertips), while wearing the agency uniform
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Pinellas County Sheriff compares nearby
All 38 Tampa Bay agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Pinellas County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas County Sheriff | Closes in 8 days | $68,960 | — | None | |
| Dunedin PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Gulfport PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Indian Rocks Beach PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| North Redington Beach PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Oldsmar PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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