As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Sergeant in Alcester, SD is $70,879, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,363 weekly, or $5,907 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Sergeant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Sergeant in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $52,884 to $90,711. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,460) and 75th percentile ($81,260), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,711 per year. This $19,800 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Standard Operating Procedures or SOP, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcester Correctional Sergeant often earn 1.9% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Sergeant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $52,884 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $61,460 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $70,879 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $81,260 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $90,711 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
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About Alcester, South Dakota    Alcester is a city in Union County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population ....More

Alcester, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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