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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

$88,088
Average $88,088
Low $56,920
High $136,324

The average salary for a police sergeant is $88,088 per year in the United States. 250 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Police Sergeant job openings in United States

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Sergeant, Police
Spring Independent School District3.4out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$81,120 - $95,534 a year
Full-time
3 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.
U.S. House of Representatives
 
$194,422per year
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Bay Area Rapid Transit
 
$182,592per year
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City and County of San Francis...
 
$171,314per year
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City of Napa
 
$161,276per year
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CITY OF SOUTH GATE
 
$159,668per year
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OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY
 
$157,768per year
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Highest paying cities for Police Sergeants near United States

  1. San Bernardino, CA
    $135,286 per year
  2. Warrenton, VA
    $85,691 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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