US Army employees working as First Sergeant in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 303 ratings. This is in line with the average of First Sergeant professionals at US Army worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a First Sergeant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a First Sergeant at US Army is $123,079 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $204,745 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $94,980 (25th percentile) and $161,633 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 282 salaries submitted by US Army First Sergeant professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
First Sergeant professionals typically earn between $46 and $78 per hour.
First Sergeant professionals typically earn between $7,915 and $13,469 monthly.
