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Sergeant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Sergeant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$64,686
Average $64,686
Low $47,988
High $87,193

The average salary for a sergeant is $64,686 per year in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Sergeant job openings in United States

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Correctional Sergeant (NMCD #1...
State of New Mexico3.5out of 5 stars.
Santa Rosa, NM
$24.88 - $37.32 an hour
Full-time
7 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Sergeant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Alameda County, CA
 
$175,074per year
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NurseNow Staffing
 
$137,280per year
Solano Community College
 
$134,447per year
City of Brighton
 
$130,554per year
Sandbox
 
$130,000per year
San Jose State University
 
$122,646per year

Highest paying cities for Sergeants near United States

  1. Malvern, AR
    $74,899 per year
  2. Grady, AR
    $74,899 per year
  3. Newport, AR
    $74,899 per year
  4. Tucker, AR
    $74,899 per year
  5. Wrightsville, AR
    $74,899 per year

Where can a Sergeant earn more?

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