What are the main factors that influence a Sergeant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Sergeant's salary?

A Sergeant's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $79,481, a Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $87,437, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $112,250, a Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years)earns $136,617,

What are the highest paying states for a Sergeant?

Sergeant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sergeant roles are District of Columbia $94,437, California $94,079, Massachusetts $92,825. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sergeant roles make?

Salaries for Sergeant level roles vary by specialization: Security Sergeant: $250,714; Police Sergeant: $83,526; Detective Sergeant: $83,435; Master Sergeant: $81,895; Correctional Sergeant: $79,508.

Sergeant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Sergeant make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Sergeant in Rhode Island is $89,047 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Sergeant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,255
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,894 to $101,718
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,740

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Sergeant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,718	$8,477	$1,956	$49
Average	$89,047	$7,421	$1,712	$43
25th Percentile	$77,894	$6,491	$1,498	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Sergeant Salaries

A Sergeant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Sergeant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Sergeants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,437.
California: $94,079.
Massachusetts: $92,825.

District of Columbia $94,437 California $94,079 Massachusetts $92,825 Washington $92,484 New Jersey $92,450 Alaska $92,331 Connecticut $91,153 New York $90,676

Hawaii $89,149 Rhode Island $88,433 Maryland $87,946 Minnesota $87,281 Colorado $87,025 Illinois $86,940 Oregon $86,616 Delaware $86,377

New Hampshire $86,227 Virginia $85,891 Pennsylvania $84,910 Nevada $84,415 North Dakota $84,253 Michigan $83,997 Wisconsin $83,903 Vermont $83,716

Texas $83,196 Maine $83,161 Arizona $83,110 Ohio $83,051 Georgia $82,266 Indiana $81,874 Wyoming $81,797 Utah $81,677

Iowa $81,626 Kansas $81,217 Louisiana $81,097 North Carolina $81,055 Missouri $81,038 Florida $80,705 Montana $80,526 Nebraska $80,355

Kentucky $80,261 South Carolina $79,920 Tennessee $79,707 Idaho $79,622 New Mexico $78,999 Oklahoma $78,863 Alabama $78,359 South Dakota $77,515

Arkansas $77,054 West Virginia $76,807 Mississippi $76,065

Top Paying Cities for Sergeants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $89,883
Albion: $88,390
Ashaway: $90,224

Adamsville, RI $89,883 Albion, RI $88,390 Ashaway, RI $90,224 Barrington, RI $88,390 Block Island, RI $89,755 Bradford, RI $90,164 Bristol, RI $88,305 Carolina, RI $89,431

Charlestown, RI $89,524 Chepachet, RI $88,219 Clayville, RI $88,305 Coventry, RI $88,219 West Greenwich, RI $88,160 East Greenwich, RI $88,279 Exeter, RI $90,164 Fiskeville, RI $88,390

Forestdale, RI $88,305 Foster, RI $88,160 Glendale, RI $88,160 Greene, RI $89,149 Greenville, RI $88,390 Harmony, RI $88,364 Harrisville, RI $88,219 Hope, RI $88,390

Hope Valley, RI $90,224 Hopkinton, RI $90,249 Jamestown, RI $89,345 Kenyon, RI $90,138 Little Compton, RI $89,848 Manville, RI $88,390 Mapleville, RI $88,160 Newport, RI $89,362

Middletown, RI $89,738 North Kingstown, RI $88,134 North Scituate, RI $88,364 Oakland, RI $88,245 Pascoag, RI $88,194 Pawtucket, RI $88,390 Central Falls, RI $88,390 Cumberland, RI $88,390

Lincoln, RI $88,390 Portsmouth, RI $89,004 Prudence Island, RI $88,219 Rockville, RI $90,249 Saunderstown, RI $89,396 Shannock, RI $90,113 Slatersville, RI $88,305 Slocum, RI $89,396

Tiverton, RI $89,908 Wakefield, RI $89,303 Kingston, RI $89,320 Narragansett, RI $89,337 Peace Dale, RI $89,303 Warren, RI $88,364 Warwick, RI $88,390 Westerly, RI $90,275

West Kingston, RI $89,371 West Warwick, RI $88,390 Wood River Junction, RI $90,164 Woonsocket, RI $88,305 North Smithfield, RI $88,364 Wyoming, RI $90,138 Providence, RI $88,390 Cranston, RI $88,390

North Providence, RI $88,390 East Providence, RI $88,390 Riverside, RI $88,390 Rumford, RI $88,390 Smithfield, RI $88,390 Johnston, RI $88,390

Sergeant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sergeant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$77,894

Average $89,047/year

$101,718

$6,491

Average $7,421/month

$8,477

$1,498

Average $1,712/week

$1,956

$37

Average $43/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,718	$8,477	$1,956	$49
Average	$89,047	$7,421	$1,712	$43
25th Percentile	$77,894	$6,491	$1,498	$37

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