Bill > HB4806

This bill proposes to increase the salary of Sheriffs in West Virginia, specifically by ensuring their pay is 10% higher than that of the county clerk and circuit clerk. This change is reflected in the updated salary figures for Sheriffs in Class I through Class X counties, which are now set to be 10% above the salaries of the county and circuit clerks for each respective class. For example, in a Class I county, the Sheriff's salary is now $75,132, which is 10% more than the $68,302 salary of the county clerk and circuit clerk. This adjustment is part of a broader update to the compensation of elected county officials, with specific salary tables provided for different county classes and effective dates, including an update after June 30, 2022, where these new salary figures are introduced. The bill also outlines conditions for these salary increases to take effect, such as the county's fiscal condition being certified by the Auditor and the official filing a written request for the raise.

Government Affairs

http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4806&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill