What are the main factors that influence a Sergeant First Class's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Sergeant First Class's salary?

A Sergeant First Class's salary grows with experience: a Security Specialist (2-4 years)earns $66,876, a Senior Security Specialist (4-7 years)earns $90,686, a Sergeant First Class (7+ years)earns $72,248, a Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years)earns $94,985, a Security Manager (7+ years)earns $111,204,

What are the highest paying states for a Sergeant First Class?

Sergeant First Class salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sergeant First Class roles are District of Columbia $76,212, California $75,923, Massachusetts $74,911. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sergeant First Class roles make?

Salaries for Sergeant First Class level roles vary by specialization: Petty Officer First Class: $94,473; Sergeant: $84,709; Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant: $83,600; Police Sergeant: $83,544; Correctional Sergeant: $79,525.

Sergeant First Class Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Sergeant First Class make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sergeant First Class in Rhode Island is $71,366 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,066
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,135 to $79,584
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,282

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Sergeant First Class Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,584	$6,632	$1,530	$38
Average	$71,366	$5,947	$1,372	$34
25th Percentile	$67,135	$5,595	$1,291	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Sergeant First Class Salaries

A Sergeant First Class'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 Sergeant First Class Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sergeant First Class'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): $66,876
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,686
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,248
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,985
Expert (over 8 years): $111,204

Levels	Salary
Security ... Level Sergeant First Class	$66,876
Senior Se... Level Sergeant First Class	$90,686
Sergeant ... Level Sergeant First Class	$72,248
Security ... Level Sergeant First Class	$94,985
Security ... Level Sergeant First Class	$111,204

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How Do Sergeant First Class 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 Sergeant First Classes. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,212.
California: $75,923.
Massachusetts: $74,911.

District of Columbia $76,212 California $75,923 Massachusetts $74,911 Washington $74,636 New Jersey $74,609 Alaska $74,512 Connecticut $73,562 New York $73,177

Hawaii $71,945 Rhode Island $71,366 Maryland $70,974 Minnesota $70,437 Colorado $70,231 Illinois $70,162 Oregon $69,900 Delaware $69,708

New Hampshire $69,586 Virginia $69,315 Pennsylvania $68,524 Nevada $68,124 North Dakota $67,994 Michigan $67,787 Wisconsin $67,711 Vermont $67,560

Texas $67,140 Maine $67,113 Arizona $67,071 Ohio $67,023 Georgia $66,390 Indiana $66,073 Wyoming $66,011 Utah $65,915

Iowa $65,874 Kansas $65,543 Louisiana $65,447 North Carolina $65,412 Missouri $65,399 Florida $65,130 Montana $64,986 Nebraska $64,848

Kentucky $64,772 South Carolina $64,497 Tennessee $64,325 Idaho $64,256 New Mexico $63,753 Oklahoma $63,643 Alabama $63,237 South Dakota $62,556

Arkansas $62,184 West Virginia $61,984 Mississippi $61,386

Top Paying Cities for Sergeant First Classes

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:

Adamsville: $72,537
Albion: $71,332
Ashaway: $72,812

Adamsville, RI $72,537 Albion, RI $71,332 Ashaway, RI $72,812 Barrington, RI $71,332 Block Island, RI $72,433 Bradford, RI $72,764 Bristol, RI $71,263 Carolina, RI $72,172

Charlestown, RI $72,248 Chepachet, RI $71,194 Clayville, RI $71,263 Coventry, RI $71,194 West Greenwich, RI $71,146 East Greenwich, RI $71,243 Exeter, RI $72,764 Fiskeville, RI $71,332

Forestdale, RI $71,263 Foster, RI $71,146 Glendale, RI $71,146 Greene, RI $71,945 Greenville, RI $71,332 Harmony, RI $71,311 Harrisville, RI $71,194 Hope, RI $71,332

Hope Valley, RI $72,812 Hopkinton, RI $72,833 Jamestown, RI $72,103 Kenyon, RI $72,743 Little Compton, RI $72,509 Manville, RI $71,332 Mapleville, RI $71,146 Newport, RI $72,117

Middletown, RI $72,420 North Kingstown, RI $71,126 North Scituate, RI $71,311 Oakland, RI $71,215 Pascoag, RI $71,174 Pawtucket, RI $71,332 Central Falls, RI $71,332 Cumberland, RI $71,332

Lincoln, RI $71,332 Portsmouth, RI $71,828 Prudence Island, RI $71,194 Rockville, RI $72,833 Saunderstown, RI $72,144 Shannock, RI $72,722 Slatersville, RI $71,263 Slocum, RI $72,144

Tiverton, RI $72,557 Wakefield, RI $72,069 Kingston, RI $72,082 Narragansett, RI $72,096 Peace Dale, RI $72,069 Warren, RI $71,311 Warwick, RI $71,332 Westerly, RI $72,853

West Kingston, RI $72,124 West Warwick, RI $71,332 Wood River Junction, RI $72,764 Woonsocket, RI $71,263 North Smithfield, RI $71,311 Wyoming, RI $72,743 Providence, RI $71,332 Cranston, RI $71,332

North Providence, RI $71,332 East Providence, RI $71,332 Riverside, RI $71,332 Rumford, RI $71,332 Smithfield, RI $71,332 Johnston, RI $71,332

Sergeant First Class Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sergeant First Class'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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$67,135

Average $71,366/year

$79,584

$5,595

Average $5,947/month

$6,632

$1,291

Average $1,372/week

$1,530

$32

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,584	$6,632	$1,530	$38
Average	$71,366	$5,947	$1,372	$34
25th Percentile	$67,135	$5,595	$1,291	$32

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