Q: Can a sergeant make 100k?

Yes, you can make $100,000 per year as a sergeant. While possible, it is unlikely to earn over $100k as a sergeant because even higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $52,000 per year. The average annual salary for a sergeant is $41,595.

Q: What percentage of Sergeants are female?

17.1% of sergeants are female in the United States. This is -1.9 percentage points lower than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female sergeants has decreased by -2.8 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 9,819 female sergeants in the U.S. and 47,606 male sergeants in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 57,425 people with the specific job title of sergeant and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

Question 1

How long does it take to become a Sergeant?

Accepted Answer

It takes 2 years of professional experience to become a sergeant. That is the time it takes to learn specific sergeant skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education. If you include the normal education requirements to complete a college degree, then it takes 5 to 7 years years to become a sergeant.

Question 2

What is a good starting salary for a Sergeant?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a sergeant is $33,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a sergeant in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for sergeants is $41,595, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a sergeant can vary by state.

Question 3

Can a sergeant make 100k?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can make $100,000 per year as a sergeant. While possible, it is unlikely to earn over $100k as a sergeant because even higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $52,000 per year. The average annual salary for a sergeant is $41,595.

Question 4

What percentage of Sergeants are female?

Accepted Answer

17.1% of sergeants are female in the United States. This is -1.9 percentage points lower than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female sergeants has decreased by -2.8 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 9,819 female sergeants in the U.S. and 47,606 male sergeants in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 57,425 people with the specific job title of sergeant and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

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