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Police sergeant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Police Sergeant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$88,507
Average $88,507
Low $56,844
High $137,806

The average salary for a police sergeant is $88,507 per year in the United States. 268 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Police Sergeant job openings in United States

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Police Patrol Sergeant
Nooksack Indian Tribe2.7out of 5 stars.
Deming, WA
$36.20 - $38.41 an hour
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Police Sergeant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
 
$359,216per year
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U.S. House of Representatives
 
$194,422per year
Bay Area Rapid Transit
 
$182,592per year
City and County of San Francis...
 
$171,314per year
City of Napa
 
$161,276per year
CITY OF SOUTH GATE
 
$159,668per year

Highest paying cities for Police Sergeants near United States

  1. San Bernardino, CA
    $135,286 per year
  2. Warrenton, VA
    $86,418 per year
  3. Forney, TX
    $85,409 per year
  4. Kingston, RI
    $79,844 per year
  5. Parlier, CA
    $77,384 per year

Where can a Police Sergeant earn more?

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