US Army employees working as Sergeant First Class in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 158 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Sergeant First Class professionals at US Army worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Sergeant First Class 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 Sergeant First Class at US Army is $103,459 per year or $50 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $189,329 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $77,594 (25th percentile) and $143,081 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 34 salaries submitted by US Army Sergeant First Class professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Sergeant First Class professionals typically earn between $37 and $69 per hour.
Sergeant First Class professionals typically earn between $6,466 and $11,923 monthly.