Command Sergeant Major Salary in the United States

How much does a Command Sergeant Major make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Command Sergeant Major in the United States is $90,579 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, a Command Sergeant Major's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,798
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,466 to $99,069
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,080
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Command Sergeant Major Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $99,069 $8,256 $1,905 $48
Average $90,579 $7,548 $1,742 $44
25th Percentile $82,466 $6,872 $1,586 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Command Sergeant Major Salaries

A Command Sergeant Major's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Command Sergeant Major Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Command Sergeant Major's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $88,889
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $89,452
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,579
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,934
  • Expert (over 8 years): $97,126
Levels Salary
Entry Level Command Sergeant Major$88,889
Intermediate Level Command Sergeant Major$89,452
Senior Level Command Sergeant Major$90,579
Specialist Level Command Sergeant Major$93,934
Expert Level Command Sergeant Major$97,126
$88,889 0 yr
$89,452 < 2 yrs
$90,579 2-4 yrs
$93,934 5-8 yrs
$97,126 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Command Sergeant Majors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $114,247
  • San Francisco: $113,124
  • Oakland: $110,615

What Skills Can Increase a Command Sergeant Major's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Communication Skills (Mentioned in 2.7% Job Postings): Communication skills are your ability to share or understand information, ideas, and feelings successfully.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 8.11% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
  • Illustration (Mentioned in 5.41% Job Postings): Using creative artwork to explain or depict a particular meaning to come across the viewer's mind.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Communication Skills 2.7%
Packaging 8.11%
Illustration 5.41%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Command Sergeant Major's salary.
  • CAD: Can increase your salary by up to 39%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Illustration: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
CAD
$125,905
39%
Project Management
$113,224
25%
Illustration
$106,883
18%
Communication Skills
$102,354
13%
Continuous Learning
$101,448
12%
Packaging Design
$101,448
12%
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Command Sergeant Major Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Command Sergeant Major's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Command Sergeant Major

Salaries for a Command Sergeant Major can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $86,022 in 2023 to around $83,992 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Command Sergeant Major salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Command Sergeant Major Over Time

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$85,254
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