Sergeant Salary in Philadelphia, PA

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How much does a Sergeant make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sergeant in Philadelphia, PA is $90,630. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,985 to $101,207, with most professionals earning between $58,831 and $110,837.

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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 Philadelphia, PA

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 Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Sergeant ranges from $73,985 to $101,207 with the average base salary of $90,630. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,985 to $101,207 with the average total cash compensation of $90,630.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $90,630 $73,985 - $101,207
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $90,630 $73,985 - $101,207
* 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 Philadelphia, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Camden, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,985 - $101,207 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA 0%
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,548 - $99,241 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,448 - $104,577 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Trenton, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,682 - $104,896 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Wilmington, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,690 - $99,435 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,690 - $99,435 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
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