San Diego County Sheriff
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Deputy Sheriff: Law Enforcement
Annual Base Pay (current as of 2025)
$85,593.30 - $134,257.50Additional pay incentives and premiums are available for those who are eligible.
- Intermediate POST - 5%
- Advanced POST - 9.5%
- Up to $8,000 relocation allowance for out-of-county applicants
Deputy Sheriff: Detentions/Court Services
Annual Base Pay (current as of 2025)
$81,217.50 - $114,411.70Additional pay incentives and premiums are available for those who are eligible.
- Education Premium - 5%
- Up to $8,000 relocation allowance for out-of-county applicants
Deputy Sheriff: Lateral
Annual Base Pay (current as of 2025)
$85,593.30 - $134,257.50
Additional pay incentives and premiums are available for those who are eligible.
- Intermediate POST - 5%
- Advanced POST - 9.5%
- New Hire Lateral pay incentive of up to $20,000
- Specialized Positions, most come with 5% - 12.5% premium
- 42.5 Hours of vacation time granted for eligible lateral hires
- Up to $15,000 relocation allowance for out-of-county applicants
Deputy Sheriff: Detentions/Court Services - Lateral
Annual Base Pay (current as of 2025)
$81,217.50 - $114,411.70Additional pay incentives and premiums are available for those who are eligible.
- Education Premium - 5%
- New Hire Lateral pay incentive of up to $20,000
- Specialized Positions, most come with 5% premium
- 42.5 Hours of vacation time granted for eligible lateral hires
- Up to $15,000 relocation allowance for out-of-county applicants