Sergeant Salary in Roanoke, VA

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How much does a Sergeant make in Roanoke, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sergeant in Roanoke, VA is $79,817. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,158 to $89,132, with most professionals earning between $51,812 and $97,613.

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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 Roanoke, VA

Average Base Salary

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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 Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Sergeant ranges from $65,158 to $89,132 with the average base salary of $79,817. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,158 to $89,132 with the average total cash compensation of $79,817.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $79,817 $65,158 - $89,132
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $79,817 $65,158 - $89,132
* 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 Roanoke, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Lynchburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,004 - $87,554 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,134 - $86,363 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,887 - $90,130 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,524 - $91,001 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,873 - $90,110 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,590 - $89,723 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

Roanoke, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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