Patrol Sergeant Salary in the United States

How much does a Patrol Sergeant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patrol Sergeant in the United States is $62,990 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,102
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,602 to $68,807
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,875
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Patrol Sergeant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $68,807 $5,734 $1,323 $33
Average $62,990 $5,249 $1,211 $30
25th Percentile $55,602 $4,633 $1,069 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Patrol Sergeant Salaries

A Patrol Sergeant'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Patrol Sergeant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Patrol Sergeant'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): $62,272
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $62,785
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,298
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,324
  • Expert (over 8 years): $65,141
Levels Salary
Entry Level Patrol Sergeant$62,272
Intermediate Level Patrol Sergeant$62,785
Senior Level Patrol Sergeant$63,298
Specialist Level Patrol Sergeant$64,324
Expert Level Patrol Sergeant$65,141
$62,272 0 yr
$62,785 < 2 yrs
$63,298 2-4 yrs
$64,324 5-8 yrs
$65,141 > 8 yrs
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How Do Patrol Sergeant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Patrol Sergeants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $69,743.
  • California: $69,478.
  • Massachusetts: $68,552.

Top Paying Cities for Patrol Sergeants

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: $79,450
  • San Francisco: $78,669
  • Oakland: $76,924

What Skills Can Increase a Patrol Sergeant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.83% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 2.62% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
  • Access Control (Mentioned in 1.46% Job Postings): In the fields of physical security and information security, access control (AC) is the selective restriction of access to a place or other resource. The act of accessing may mean consuming, entering, or using. Permission to access a resource is called authorization. Locks and login credentials are two analogous mechanisms of access control.
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Leadership 5.83%
Installation 2.62%
Access Control 1.46%
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 Patrol Sergeant's salary.
  • Office Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Functional Requirements: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Candidate Screening: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Office Management
 $68,030
8%
Functional Requirements
 $67,400
7%
Candidate Screening
 $66,770
6%
Long Term Care
 $66,770
6%
Insight
 $66,770
6%
Leadership
 $66,770
6%
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How Education impacts a Patrol Sergeant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Patrol Sergeants enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Patrol Sergeant with a Associate's Degree is between $62,726 and $65,253).

Patrol Sergeant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Patrol Sergeant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 28.1%
Associates 22.4%
Bachelors 40.8%
Masters 5.9%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Patrol Sergeant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patrol Sergeant'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.

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$55,602
Average $62,990/year
$68,807
$4,633
Average $5,249/month
$5,734
$1,069
Average $1,211/week
$1,323
$27
Average $30/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $68,807 $5,734 $1,323 $33
Average $62,990 $5,249 $1,211 $30
25th Percentile $55,602 $4,633 $1,069 $27

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Salary Trends for Patrol Sergeant

Salaries for a Patrol Sergeant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,539 in 2023 to around $42,515 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Patrol Sergeant salary trends, .

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