What Hays County Sheriff pays
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$90,994
Posting · verified Oct 15, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedStarting pay has changed 1 time since we began tracking it in Oct 1, 2026: $68,796 (Oct 1, 2026) → $74,888 (Oct 15, 2026).
Rank 4 of 12 Austin Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Hays County Sheriff
Deputy SRO
Hays County, TXOpen$74,888startingDeputy Law Enforcement - Government Center
San Marcos, TXOpen$74,888startingDeputy Law Enforcement
San Marcos, TXOpen$74,888startingDeputy
TXCloses Nov 30, 2026Not published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
How Hays County Sheriff compares nearby
All 43 Austin Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Hays County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Hays County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hays County Sheriff | Hiring | $74,888 | — | None | |
| Buda PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Kyle PD | Hiring | $78,755 | +$3,867 | None | |
| San Marcos PD | Hiring | $70,221 | −$4,667 | $5,000 | |
| Lockhart PD | Closes in 11 days | $67,974 | −$6,914 | $10,000 | |
| Martindale PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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