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How much does a Sergeant make? The average Sergeant salary is $84,812 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $69,235 and $94,704. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Openings for Sergeant
Patrol Sergeant
City of Rockdale - Killeen , TX
The Rockdale Police Department is seeking a dynamic Police Sergeant to assume command of patrol operations in the absence of command staff, supervise police officers, and department employees in the ...
ZipRecruiter - 18 days ago
Public Safety Sergeant (North Hills)
Kane Realty Corporation - Raleigh , NC
Public Safety Sergeant Kane Realty Corporation in Raleigh, NC is looking to hire a full-time Public Safety Sergeant . Do you have excellent customer service and public relations skills? Are you ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 58 days ago
Sergeant-PSFTY
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA - Edmond , OK
Sergeant-PSFTY - 999127 Position Overview: First-line supervision, planning, and assigning the activities of personnel on a shift who are engaged in patrol duty, or administrative duties. Responsible ...
Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 23 days ago
Police Sergeant
Allied Universal® - Winston-Salem , NC
Job Description Sworn Police Officer - Sergeant Full Time Multiple Shifts and locations Starting Pay Rate: $ 22. 50 per hour We are looking for highly motivated applicants that have the education ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 19 days ago
Tribal Police Sergeant
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Ind - Dowagiac , MI
This position may be assigned as a Training Sergeant which includes the additional duties: * This assignment requires being Certified as a FLETC/MCOLES/ILEA Instructor; must be willing to attain ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 17 days ago
Sergeant (Delta Shift)
County of Oconee - Walhalla , SC
Description: Job posted until filled. Entry salary is $52,554. Must be Class 2 certified and have 3 years experience. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to ensure operational ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 65 days ago

Sergeant Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Sergeant between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Sergeant in each city.

Sergeant Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $106,015
Washington, DC $94,396
Miami, FL $81,844
Chicago, IL $88,968
Boston, MA $95,074
New York, NY $99,060
Dallas, TX $83,709
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Average Salary Range for Sergeant

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
69235
94704
84812

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
69235
94704
84812
What is the average salary for Sergeant in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sergeant in the United States. The base salary for Sergeant ranges from $69,235 to $94,704 with the average base salary of $84,812. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,235 to $94,704 with the average total cash compensation of $84,812.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $84,812 $69,235 - $94,704
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $84,812 $69,235 - $94,704
* 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.

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Comments about Sergeant

What's the difference between Police Sergeant and Sergeant?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Sergeant is $84,812, and the average salary of Police Sergeant is $84,085. The average salary of Police Sergeant is lower than Sergeant. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Sergeant, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Sergeant. a Sergeant Salary in Oxnard, CA is $90,919 as of March 26, 2024; a Sergeant Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $78,366 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Sergeant Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Sergeant vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Sergeant?
Salary ranges for a Sergeant can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024