How much does a Sergeant make in Cleveland, OH?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sergeant in Cleveland, OH is $85,406. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,716 to $95,360, with most professionals earning between $55,430 and $104,423.

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What is a Sergeant?

Sergeant (/ˈsɑː(r)dʒənt/ SARJ-ənt; abbreviated to Sgt and capitalized when used as a named person's title) is a rank in many uniformed organizations, principally military and policing forces. The alternate spelling, "serjeant", is used in The Rifles and other units that draw their heritage from the British Light Infantry. Its origin is the Latin "serviens", "one who serves", through the French term "sergent". The term "Sergeant" refers to a non-commissioned officer placed above the rank of a corporal and a police officer immediately below a lieutenant or, in the UK Police forces, below ...

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Sergeant in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sergeant in Cleveland, OH. The base salary for Sergeant ranges from $69,716 to $95,360 with the average base salary of $85,406. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,716 to $95,360 with the average total cash compensation of $85,406.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $85,406 $69,716 - $95,360
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $85,406 $69,716 - $95,360
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,024 - $95,783 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lakewood, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,081 - $95,860 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Elyria, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,473 - $93,661 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lorain, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,339 - $94,846 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Cuyahoga Falls, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,161 - $93,234 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Akron, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,161 - $93,234 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Police Sergeant LOCATION Cleveland, OH MINIMUM SALARY $68,244 MAXIMUM SALARY $94,482
JOB TITLE Correctional Sergeant LOCATION Cleveland, OH MINIMUM SALARY $64,961 MAXIMUM SALARY $89,936
JOB TITLE Technical Sergeant LOCATION Cleveland, OH MINIMUM SALARY $74,147 MAXIMUM SALARY $94,683
JOB TITLE Sergeant Nypd LOCATION Cleveland, OH MINIMUM SALARY $67,199 MAXIMUM SALARY $88,106
JOB TITLE Sergeant Major LOCATION Cleveland, OH MINIMUM SALARY $72,348 MAXIMUM SALARY $91,734
JOB TITLE Corrections Sergeant LOCATION Cleveland, OH MINIMUM SALARY $43,203 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,419
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About Cleveland, Ohio    Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a populatio....More

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