Sergeant Salary in Fresno, CA

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How much does a Sergeant make in Fresno, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sergeant in Fresno, CA is $86,884. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,927 to $97,024, with most professionals earning between $56,399 and $106,256.

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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 Salary Range for Sergeant in Fresno, CA

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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 Fresno, CA. The base salary for Sergeant ranges from $70,927 to $97,024 with the average base salary of $86,884. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,927 to $97,024 with the average total cash compensation of $86,884.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $86,884 $70,927 - $97,024
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $86,884 $70,927 - $97,024
* 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.

Sergeant Salary Near Fresno, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Visalia, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,502 - $96,443 COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Modesto, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,344 - $103,066 COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Salinas, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,423 - $107,278 COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Monterey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,593 - $107,511 COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Bakersfield, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,785 - $102,301 COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE San Jose, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,282 - $122,132 COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
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About Fresno, California    Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112....More

Fresno, California  area prices were up 2.7% from a year ago

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