What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Master Sergeant?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Master Sergeant jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Sonoma, CA (28.1% above average), followed by Olalla, WA and Hercules, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Sonoma, CA $72,875 $6,072 $1,401 $35.04 Olalla, WA $71,764 $5,980 $1,380 $34.50 Hercules, CA $71,205 $5,933 $1,369 $34.23 Kentville, NS $70,964 $5,913 $1,364 $34.12 Nome, AK $70,559 $5,879 $1,356 $33.92 Whitehorse, YT $70,512 $5,876 $1,356 $33.90 Carcross, YT $70,471 $5,872 $1,355 $33.88 Haines Junction, YT $70,230 $5,852 $1,350 $33.76 North Cowichan, BC $70,024 $5,835 $1,346 $33.67 Duncan, BC $69,754 $5,812 $1,341 $33.54

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Master Sergeant Salary

Q: How much does a Master Sergeant make?

The average annual pay for a master sergeant in the United States is $56,879 a year — that works out to approximately $27.35 an hour. The middle 80% of Master Sergeants earn between $48,500 (10th percentile) and $66,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Master Sergeant Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Master Sergeant in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Police Lieutenant at $66,513 (116.9%) above Master Sergeant. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Police Lieutenant $123,392 $10,282 $2,372 $59.32 Police K9 Unit $87,613 $7,301 $1,684 $42.12 Federal Protective Service Police $58,730 $4,894 $1,129 $28.24 Patrol Sergeant $58,300 $4,858 $1,121 $28.03 Supreme Court Police $47,896 $3,991 $921 $23.03

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Master Sergeant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$56,879

Columbus

Ohio

$54,940

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How much does a Master Sergeant make?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Master Sergeant in the United States is $56,879 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $27.35 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,093/week or $4,739/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $84,500 and as low as $37,500, the majority of Master Sergeant salaries currently range between $50,500 (25th percentile) to $56,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $66,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Master Sergeant varies little (about 6000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Master Sergeant in your area makes on average $54,940 per year, or $1,939 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $56,879. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Master Sergeant salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Master Sergeant jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Master Sergeant Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Master Sergeant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Sonoma, CA, , with Olalla, WA, and Hercules, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Hercules, CA, beats the national average by $14,326 (25.2%), and Sonoma, CA, furthers that trend with another $15,996 (28.1%) above the $56,879 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Master Sergeant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Sonoma, CA, and Duncan, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Master Sergeant role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Sonoma, CA	$72,875	$6,072	$1,401	$35.04
Olalla, WA	$71,764	$5,980	$1,380	$34.50
Hercules, CA	$71,205	$5,933	$1,369	$34.23
Kentville, NS	$70,964	$5,913	$1,364	$34.12
Nome, AK	$70,559	$5,879	$1,356	$33.92
Whitehorse, YT	$70,512	$5,876	$1,356	$33.90
Carcross, YT	$70,471	$5,872	$1,355	$33.88
Haines Junction, YT	$70,230	$5,852	$1,350	$33.76
North Cowichan, BC	$70,024	$5,835	$1,346	$33.67
Duncan, BC	$69,754	$5,812	$1,341	$33.54

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Master Sergeant Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Master Sergeant category.

For example Police Lieutenant jobs pay as much as $66,513 (116.9%) more than the average Master Sergeant salary of $56,879. If you're qualified, finding work as a Police Lieutenant may help you make more money than that of the average Master Sergeant position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Police Lieutenant	$123,392	$10,282	$2,372	$59.32
Police K9 Unit	$87,613	$7,301	$1,684	$42.12
Federal Protective Service Police	$58,730	$4,894	$1,129	$28.24
Patrol Sergeant	$58,300	$4,858	$1,121	$28.03
Supreme Court Police	$47,896	$3,991	$921	$23.03

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Infographic detailing Master Sergeant salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $56,879 per year or $27.35 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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