How much does a Sergeant make in Rochester, MN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sergeant in Rochester, MN is $87,232. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,206 to $97,399, with most professionals earning between $56,616 and $106,656.

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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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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 Rochester, MN. The base salary for Sergeant ranges from $71,206 to $97,399 with the average base salary of $87,232. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,206 to $97,399 with the average total cash compensation of $87,232.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $87,232 $71,206 - $97,399
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $87,232 $71,206 - $97,399
* 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 Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,168 - $102,818 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,423 - $103,168 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE La Crosse, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,967 - $90,233 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Paul, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,636 - $103,459 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Eau Claire, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,966 - $92,966 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,509 - $103,284 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Police Sergeant LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $69,704 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,502
JOB TITLE Correctional Sergeant LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $66,350 MAXIMUM SALARY $91,860
JOB TITLE Technical Sergeant LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $75,733 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,708
JOB TITLE Sergeant Nypd LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $68,636 MAXIMUM SALARY $89,990
JOB TITLE Sergeant Major LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $73,895 MAXIMUM SALARY $93,695
JOB TITLE Corrections Sergeant LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $44,127 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,583
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About Rochester, Minnesota    Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork i....More

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