What New Hanover County Sheriff pays
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$75,059
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 6 of 6 Wilmington Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$2,000 for new officers, one time sign on bonus.
plus a $2,000 one time sign on bonusJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at New Hanover County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff
New Hanover County, NCContinuous$2,000 bonus$21.23/hrstartingDetention Officer
New Hanover County, NCContinuous$2,000 bonus$19.25/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Schedulerotating shifts, weekends, holidays, extended hours
- PensionNC Retirement system
How New Hanover County Sheriff compares nearby
All 22 Wilmington Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than New Hanover County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs New Hanover County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hanover County Sheriff | Hiring | $44,152 | — | $2,000 | |
| Navassa PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Wilmington PD | Hiring | Not published | — | $25,000 | |
| Wrightsville Beach PD | Hiring | $54,533 | +$10,381 | None | |
| Surf City PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Pender County Sheriff | Hiring | $54,577 | +$10,425 | None |
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