Sergeant Salary in Tacoma, WA

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How much does a Sergeant make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sergeant in Tacoma, WA is $93,786. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,562 to $104,732, with most professionals earning between $60,880 and $114,697.

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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 Tacoma, WA

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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 Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Sergeant ranges from $76,562 to $104,732 with the average base salary of $93,786. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,562 to $104,732 with the average total cash compensation of $93,786.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $93,786 $76,562 - $104,732
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $93,786 $76,562 - $104,732
* 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 Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,562 - $104,732 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,562 - $104,732 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,562 - $104,732 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,054 - $102,669 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,169 - $106,930 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,413 - $104,528 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

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