Sullivan County Elected Officials Are Getting A State-Mandated Pay Raise July 1St. The Increase Equates To Just Over 3-Percent. The Law Dictates A Minimum Level Of Pay For Officeholders, Based On A County’S Population, But Cannot Exceed 5-Percent. For Example, The Sheriff’S Salary Will Increase To 115-Thousand Dollars While The County Mayor’S Pay Will Rise To 136-Thousand Dollars.