The average police sgt salary at Shafter was $159,523 , which is 34 percent lower than the average salary for this job in California, but 49 percent higher than the national average for this job . Police Sgt salaries at Shafter typically range from $156,352 to $173,204 (25th to 75th percentile). The highest reported police sgt salary was $214,638. There are 8 employees at Shafter with the job title police sgt.