How much does a Sergeant make in Savannah, GA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sergeant in Savannah, GA is $81,318. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,379 to $90,796, with most professionals earning between $52,777 and $99,425.

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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

Core compensation

 
 
 
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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 Savannah, GA. The base salary for Sergeant ranges from $66,379 to $90,796 with the average base salary of $81,318. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,379 to $90,796 with the average total cash compensation of $81,318.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $81,318 $66,379 - $90,796
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $81,318 $66,379 - $90,796
* 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 Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,279 - $90,659 COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,120 - $91,810 COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,418 - $92,218 COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,418 - $92,218 COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,319 - $92,082 COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,418 - $92,218 COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Police Sergeant LOCATION Savannah, GA MINIMUM SALARY $68,048 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,722
JOB TITLE Correctional Sergeant LOCATION Savannah, GA MINIMUM SALARY $64,775 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,646
JOB TITLE Technical Sergeant LOCATION Savannah, GA MINIMUM SALARY $70,599 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,152
JOB TITLE Sergeant Nypd LOCATION Savannah, GA MINIMUM SALARY $63,983 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,889
JOB TITLE Sergeant Major LOCATION Savannah, GA MINIMUM SALARY $68,886 MAXIMUM SALARY $87,343
JOB TITLE Corrections Sergeant LOCATION Savannah, GA MINIMUM SALARY $41,136 MAXIMUM SALARY $51,814
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About Savannah, Georgia    Savannah (/səˈvænə/) is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia and is the county seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733 on the Savannah Riv....More

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