Sergeant Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Sergeant make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sergeant in San Diego, CA is $93,407. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,247 to $104,294, with most professionals earning between $60,623 and $114,206.

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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 San Diego, CA

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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Sergeant ranges from $76,247 to $104,294 with the average base salary of $93,407. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,247 to $104,294 with the average total cash compensation of $93,407.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $93,407 $76,247 - $104,294
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $93,407 $76,247 - $104,294
* 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 San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,386 - $104,484 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,613 - $104,795 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,187 - $104,213 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,723 - $104,946 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,187 - $104,213 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,428 - $105,909 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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