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2022 Salary Information


Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff - Supervisors

Full Time, Hourly

Under the general direction of the Sheriff, performs duties and responsibilities necessary for enforcement of laws, collection of taxes, and provision of security for the courts. Supervises deputy sheriffs and lower ranking officers. Performs related work as required.

Additional Titles

  • Lieutenant
  • Sergeant
  • Captain
  • Major
  • Colonel

Summary

Category Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
Statewide $12.00 $23.04 $35.28 104 30

By population class

Class Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
2,000 - 9,999 $16.87 $19.85 $23.00 9 4
10,000 -14,999 $12.00 $16.86 $19.25 4 4
15,000 - 29,999 $17.00 $20.36 $24.78 14 8
30,000 - 69,999 $19.88 $26.83 $34.24 60 12
70,000+ $22.27 $29.85 $35.28 17 2

By budget class (tax revenue)

Class Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
$1,000,000 - $1,999,999 $16.87 $18.89 $21.37 6 5
$2,000,000 - $2,999,999 $12.00 $17.91 $23.00 8 4
$3,000,000 - $4,999,999 $17.68 $21.24 $30.01 10 6
$5,000,000 - $9,999,999 $17.00 $25.17 $31.34 12 4
$10 million + $19.88 $27.01 $35.28 68 11

By Area Development District

ADD Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
Barren River $19.06 $19.67 $21.12 4 2
Big Sandy $13.50 $13.50 $13.50 1 1
Bluegrass $12.00 $23.00 $34.05 41 9
FIVCO $25.41 $30.08 $34.24 5 1
Green River $21.37 $23.10 $33.82 7 3
KIPDA $23.27 $25.44 $28.96 4 1
KY River $17.00 $18.24 $18.65 4 2
Lake Cumberland $18.30 $18.30 $18.30 1 1
Lincoln Trail $31.34 $31.34 $31.34 1 1
Northern KY $23.00 $29.14 $35.28 12 2
Pennyrile $17.68 $22.76 $28.58 4 2
Purchase $16.87 $23.35 $30.01 20 5

Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff - Supervisors

Part Time, Hourly

Under the general direction of the Sheriff, performs duties and responsibilities necessary for enforcement of laws, collection of taxes, and provision of security for the courts. Supervises deputy sheriffs and lower ranking officers. Performs related work as required.

Additional Titles

  • Lieutenant
  • Sergeant
  • Captain
  • Major
  • Colonel

Summary

Category Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
Statewide $12.50 $13.25 $14.00 2 1

By population class

Class Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
15,000 - 29,999 $12.50 $13.25 $14.00 2 1

By budget class (tax revenue)

Class Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
$5,000,000 - $9,999,999 $12.50 $13.25 $14.00 2 1

By Area Development District

ADD Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
Gateway $12.50 $13.25 $14.00 2 1