What Hays County Sheriff pays
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$87,772
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 10 Austin Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Hays County Sheriff
District Court Bailiff
San Marcos, TXOpen$67,217startingDeputy Constable - Motor Deputy
San Marcos, TXOpen$68,796startingDeputy SRO
Hays County, TXOpen$72,236startingDeputy Law Enforcement - Government Center
San Marcos, TXOpen$72,236startingDistrict Court Bailiff
San Marcos, TXOpen$60,967startingDeputy Law Enforcement
San Marcos, TXOpen$72,236startingReserve Deputy Constable
San Marcos, TXContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral experience required3 years
- Minimum age21
How Hays County Sheriff compares nearby
All 43 Austin Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Hays County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Hays County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hays County Sheriff | Hiring | $68,796 | — | None | |
| Buda PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Kyle PD | Hiring | $78,755 | +$9,959 | None | |
| San Marcos PD | Hiring | $70,221 | +$1,425 | $5,000 | |
| Lockhart PD | Hiring | $67,974 | −$822 | $10,000 | |
| Martindale PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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