Sergeant Major Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sergeant Major in the United States is $83,624 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,488
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,758 to $92,974
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,507
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Sergeant Major Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $92,974 $7,748 $1,788 $45
Average $83,624 $6,969 $1,608 $40
25th Percentile $76,758 $6,396 $1,476 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Sergeant Major Salaries

A 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 Sergeant Major Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $80,708
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,911
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,624
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,474
  • Expert (over 8 years): $87,749
Levels Salary
Entry Level Sergeant Major$80,708
Intermediate Level Sergeant Major$80,911
Senior Level Sergeant Major$83,624
Specialist Level Sergeant Major$87,474
Expert Level Sergeant Major$87,749
$80,708 0 yr
$80,911 < 2 yrs
$83,624 2-4 yrs
$87,474 5-8 yrs
$87,749 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for 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: $105,475
  • San Francisco: $104,438
  • Oakland: $102,121

What Skills Can Increase a Sergeant Major's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Integrity (Mentioned in 17.33% Job Postings): Is about having strong principles and values, which you demonstrate through your conduct in the work environment. A common integrity definition states that people with integrity do the right thing even when nobody is watching.
  • Petrochemicals (Mentioned in 1.72% Job Postings): The petrochemicals industry sources raw materials from refining and gas-processing and converts these raw materials into valuable products using a variety of chemical process technologies you must have TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • Data Collection (Mentioned in 1.11% Job Postings): Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences, humanities, and business. While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same. The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed.
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Integrity 17.33%
Petrochemicals 1.72%
Data Collection 1.11%
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 Sergeant Major's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Health Information Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
 $96,167
15%
Health Information Management
 $96,167
15%
Decision Making
 $94,495
13%
Data System
 $93,659
12%
Data Quality
 $92,822
11%
Products and Services
 $91,150
9%
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Sergeant Major Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 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.

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$76,758
Average $83,624/year
$92,974
$6,396
Average $6,969/month
$7,748
$1,476
Average $1,608/week
$1,788
$37
Average $40/hour
$45
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $92,974 $7,748 $1,788 $45
Average $83,624 $6,969 $1,608 $40
25th Percentile $76,758 $6,396 $1,476 $37

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Salary Trends for Sergeant Major

Salaries for a Sergeant Major can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $97,012 in 2023 to around $95,522 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Sergeant Major salary trends, .

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