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

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

What are the highest paying states for a Sheriff Sergeant?

Sheriff Sergeant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sheriff Sergeant roles are District of Columbia $77,454, California $77,160, Massachusetts $76,132. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sheriff Sergeant roles make?

Salaries for Sheriff Sergeant level roles vary by specialization: Deputy Sheriff: $130,580; Sheriff/Police Chief: $130,580; Sheriff: $128,834; Sheriff Captain: $95,207; Sergeant: $84,726.

Sheriff Sergeant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Sheriff Sergeant make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sheriff Sergeant in Rhode Island is $72,529 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,887
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,853 to $85,802
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,416

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Sheriff Sergeant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,802	$7,150	$1,650	$41
Average	$72,529	$6,044	$1,395	$35
25th Percentile	$69,853	$5,821	$1,343	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Sheriff Sergeant Salaries

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

How Do Sheriff 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 Sheriff Sergeants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $77,454.
California: $77,160.
Massachusetts: $76,132.

District of Columbia $77,454 California $77,160 Massachusetts $76,132 Washington $75,852 New Jersey $75,824 Alaska $75,726 Connecticut $74,761 New York $74,369

Hawaii $73,117 Rhode Island $72,529 Maryland $72,130 Minnesota $71,585 Colorado $71,375 Illinois $71,305 Oregon $71,039 Delaware $70,843

New Hampshire $70,720 Virginia $70,444 Pennsylvania $69,640 Nevada $69,234 North Dakota $69,101 Michigan $68,891 Wisconsin $68,814 Vermont $68,661

Texas $68,234 Maine $68,206 Arizona $68,164 Ohio $68,115 Georgia $67,471 Indiana $67,150 Wyoming $67,087 Utah $66,989

Iowa $66,947 Kansas $66,611 Louisiana $66,513 North Carolina $66,478 Missouri $66,464 Florida $66,191 Montana $66,044 Nebraska $65,904

Kentucky $65,827 South Carolina $65,548 Tennessee $65,373 Idaho $65,303 New Mexico $64,792 Oklahoma $64,680 Alabama $64,267 South Dakota $63,575

Arkansas $63,197 West Virginia $62,994 Mississippi $62,386

Top Paying Cities for Sheriff 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:

Adamsville: $73,436
Albion: $72,815
Ashaway: $73,296

Adamsville, RI $73,436 Albion, RI $72,815 Ashaway, RI $73,296 Barrington, RI $72,623 Block Island, RI $73,028 Bradford, RI $73,252 Bristol, RI $72,903 Carolina, RI $73,131

Charlestown, RI $73,158 Chepachet, RI $73,012 Clayville, RI $72,809 Coventry, RI $72,812 West Greenwich, RI $73,013 East Greenwich, RI $72,763 Exeter, RI $72,993 Fiskeville, RI $72,622

Forestdale, RI $73,182 Foster, RI $72,974 Glendale, RI $73,187 Greene, RI $73,070 Greenville, RI $72,650 Harmony, RI $72,744 Harrisville, RI $73,156 Hope, RI $72,668

Hope Valley, RI $73,232 Hopkinton, RI $73,329 Jamestown, RI $73,084 Kenyon, RI $73,122 Little Compton, RI $73,424 Manville, RI $72,911 Mapleville, RI $73,026 Newport, RI $73,157

Middletown, RI $73,189 North Kingstown, RI $72,889 North Scituate, RI $72,744 Oakland, RI $73,105 Pascoag, RI $73,204 Pawtucket, RI $72,515 Central Falls, RI $72,547 Cumberland, RI $72,959

Lincoln, RI $72,620 Portsmouth, RI $73,150 Prudence Island, RI $72,999 Rockville, RI $73,317 Saunderstown, RI $73,040 Shannock, RI $73,126 Slatersville, RI $73,182 Slocum, RI $73,038

Tiverton, RI $73,372 Wakefield, RI $73,102 Kingston, RI $73,074 Narragansett, RI $73,122 Peace Dale, RI $73,093 Warren, RI $72,811 Warwick, RI $72,608 Westerly, RI $73,314

West Kingston, RI $73,097 West Warwick, RI $72,697 Wood River Junction, RI $73,201 Woonsocket, RI $73,186 North Smithfield, RI $73,019 Wyoming, RI $73,126 Providence, RI $72,494 Cranston, RI $72,504

North Providence, RI $72,512 East Providence, RI $72,499 Riverside, RI $72,522 Rumford, RI $72,512 Smithfield, RI $72,658 Johnston, RI $72,537

Sheriff Sergeant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sheriff 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$69,853

Average $72,529/year

$85,802

$5,821

Average $6,044/month

$7,150

$1,343

Average $1,395/week

$1,650

$34

Average $35/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,802	$7,150	$1,650	$41
Average	$72,529	$6,044	$1,395	$35
25th Percentile	$69,853	$5,821	$1,343	$34

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