Average pay by job in Miami-Dade County government

This chart shows the average compensation in 2024 for the 20 most common job titles in Miami-Dade County government. The No. 1 slot goes to police officer, a position now classified as a deputy after the Miami-Dade Police Department transitioned into the Sheriff's Office at the start of 2025. The chart also shows the change in average pay from 2023, based on a Miami Herald analysis of payroll data from both years. The compensation figures include overtime pay.