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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

$88,876
Average $88,876
Low $56,314
High $140,267

The average salary for a police sergeant is $88,876 per year in the United States. 297 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 1, 2026).

Police Sergeant job openings in United States

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Police Sergeant
Texas State Technical College4out of 5 stars.
Fort Bend County, TX
$36.37 - $41.82 an hour
Full-time
1 week 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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CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
 
$196,680per year
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City of San Jose
 
$196,123per year
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San Jose Police Department
 
$196,123per year
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U.S. House of Representatives
 
$194,422per year
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Bay Area Rapid Transit
 
$182,592per year
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Highest paying cities for Police Sergeants near United States

  1. Baltimore, MD
    $115,905 per year
  2. San Bernardino, CA
    $109,644 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $87,841 per year
  4. Warrenton, VA
    $86,418 per year
  5. Boston, MA
    $79,858 per year

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The average salary for a Police Sergeant is $88,876 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 297 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 1, 2026.

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Police Sergeant salaries typically range between a low of $56,314 and a high of $140,267 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Police Sergeant include Baltimore, MD at $115,905 per year, San Bernardino, CA at $109,644 per year, and Washington, DC at $87,841 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Police Sergeant include Brookfield Zoo Chicago ($359,216 per year) and CITY OF REDWOOD CITY ($196,680 per year).