How much does a Sergeant make in New Haven, CT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sergeant in New Haven, CT is $92,754. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $75,719 to $103,579, with most professionals earning between $60,210 and $113,435.

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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 New Haven, CT. The base salary for Sergeant ranges from $75,719 to $103,579 with the average base salary of $92,754. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,719 to $103,579 with the average total cash compensation of $92,754.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $92,754 $75,719 - $103,579
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $92,754 $75,719 - $103,579
* 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 New Haven, CT
CITY, STATE Hamden, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,719 - $103,579 COMPARE TO New Haven, CT 0%
CITY, STATE West Haven, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,719 - $103,579 COMPARE TO New Haven, CT 0%
CITY, STATE Waterbury, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,011 - $102,611 COMPARE TO New Haven, CT
CITY, STATE Milford, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,016 - $109,457 COMPARE TO New Haven, CT
CITY, STATE Meriden, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,153 - $102,805 COMPARE TO New Haven, CT
CITY, STATE Stratford, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,016 - $109,457 COMPARE TO New Haven, CT
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Police Sergeant LOCATION New Haven, CT MINIMUM SALARY $77,852 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,928
JOB TITLE Correctional Sergeant LOCATION New Haven, CT MINIMUM SALARY $74,106 MAXIMUM SALARY $92,264
JOB TITLE Technical Sergeant LOCATION New Haven, CT MINIMUM SALARY $80,737 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,092
JOB TITLE Sergeant Nypd LOCATION New Haven, CT MINIMUM SALARY $73,292 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,098
JOB TITLE Sergeant Major LOCATION New Haven, CT MINIMUM SALARY $79,016 MAXIMUM SALARY $100,188
JOB TITLE Corrections Sergeant LOCATION New Haven, CT MINIMUM SALARY $47,166 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,404
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