What is the salary of a Police Sgt? In the United States, a Police Sgt earns an average salary of $111,096. The salary range for a Police Sgt is usually between $89,170 and $136,329 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $283,397. The highest Police Sgt salary in the United States was $338,692. The average hourly pay for a Police Sgt is $53.41.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Police Sgt salary are California, with an average salary of $296,155, followed by Pennsylvania, with an average salary of $132,428, and Massachusetts, with an average salary of $141,312. Employers paying the highest salary for a Police Sgt job are Turlock (CA), Petaluma (CA) and Town of Orleans (MA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Turlock, CA | $311,166 |
| Petaluma, CA | $279,641 |
| Town of Orleans, MA | $154,906 |
| West Chester Borough, PA | $149,966 |
| Exeter Township, PA | $147,162 |
| City of Enumclaw, WA | $132,322 |
| Town of Montville, CT | $125,018 |
| Town of Sterling, MA | $124,186 |
| North Fayette Township, PA | $111,380 |
| City of Madison, WI | $110,612 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Police Chief | $110,745 |
| Police Officer | $83,048 |
| Police Sergeant | $113,586 |
| Police Lieutenant | $123,317 |
| Police Captain | $125,196 |
| Police Deputy Chief | $140,311 |
| Police | $72,295 |
| Police Corporal | $91,352 |
| Police Detective | $160,619 |
| Police Records Clerk | $43,846 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Police Sgt and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $296,155 | 21 |
| Connecticut | $112,064 | 11 |
| Florida | $77,711 | 4 |
| Georgia | $56,697 | 16 |
| Iowa | $61,025 | 1 |
| Idaho | $44,990 | 1 |
| Illinois | $90,409 | 12 |
| Indiana | $61,184 | 20 |
| Kentucky | $6,227 | 1 |
| Louisiana | $31,137 | 10 |
| Massachusetts | $141,312 | 10 |
| Michigan | $90,228 | 78 |
| Minnesota | $104,384 | 2 |
| Missouri | $99,008 | 1 |
| Mississippi | $54,816 | 4 |
| New Jersey | $118,818 | 15 |
| New Mexico | $52,340 | 4 |
| Ohio | $84,596 | 10 |
| Oklahoma | $49,609 | 1 |
| Oregon | $81,108 | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | $132,428 | 14 |
| South Carolina | $37,991 | 2 |
| Tennessee | $45,077 | 1 |
| Texas | $57,690 | 14 |
| Virginia | $50,968 | 11 |
| Washington | $133,204 | 12 |
| Wisconsin | $110,613 | 51 |
| West Virginia | $62,110 | 9 |
| Wyoming | $74,640 | 4 |
