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Police sergeant salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$88,359
Average $88,359
Low $56,183
High $138,961

The average salary for a police sergeant is $88,359 per year in the United States. 284 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 13, 2026).

Police Sergeant job openings in United States

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Police Sergeant
McNeese State University4.1out of 5 stars.
Monroe, LA
$3,824 - $7,738 a month
6 days ago

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Highest paying cities for Police Sergeants near United States

  1. San Bernardino, CA
    $135,286 per year
  2. Baltimore, MD
    $115,905 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $92,373 per year
  4. Warrenton, VA
    $86,418 per year
  5. Boston, MA
    $79,482 per year

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