How much does a Law Enforcement make?

Updated Nov 11, 2023

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Total Pay Range
$74K - $131K/yr
Base Pay
$64K - $113K/yr
Additional Pay
$10K - $18K/yr

$98K

/yr
$74K$131K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Law Enforcement is $98,322 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $85,437 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $12,885 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $74K-$131K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Police Officer

$66,794 /yr
Police Officer
$93,603 /yr
Senior Police Officer
$68,411 /yr
Police Officer IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Police Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Police Officer$66,794 /yr
Senior Police Officer$93,603 /yr
Police Officer IV$68,411 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Law Enforcement in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Law Enforcement in United States. Employers include US Department of Justice, US Department of Homeland Security and US Air Force.

1
US Department of Justice
US Department of Justice
$97,096/yr
520 open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Law Enforcement in United States

1US Department of Justice$97,096
2US Department of Homeland Security$94,594
3US Air Force$86,026
4US Navy$83,958
5New York Police Department$80,953
6US Army$80,167
Total Pay Trajectory

For Police Officer

$66,794 /yr
Police Officer
$93,603 /yr
Senior Police Officer
$68,411 /yr
Police Officer IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Police Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Police Officer$66,794 /yr
Senior Police Officer$93,603 /yr
Police Officer IV$68,411 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Law Enforcement at different companies?

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US Department of Homeland Security
3.9
Law EnforcementSee 10 salaries from all locations

$94,594

 / yr
US Army
3.8
Law EnforcementSee 9 salaries from all locations

$80,167

 / yr
US Navy
3.7
Law EnforcementSee 8 salaries from all locations

$83,958

 / yr
New York Police Department
3.1
Law EnforcementSee 6 salaries from all locations

$80,953

 / yr
US Department of Justice
4.1
Law EnforcementSee 5 salaries from all locations

$97,096

 / yr
US Air Force
4.1
Law EnforcementSee 5 salaries from all locations

$86,026

 / yr
Metropolitan Police Department of Washington DC
3.4
Law EnforcementSee 4 salaries from all locations

$86,177

 / yr

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US Customs and Border Protection
4
Law EnforcementSee 4 salaries from all locations

$94,346

 / yr
Fairfax County Virginia
3.8
Law EnforcementSee 3 salaries from all locations

$82,950

 / yr
Allied Universal
3.1
Law EnforcementSee 3 salaries from all locations

$26

 / hr
United States Federal Government
4.1
Law EnforcementSee 3 salaries from all locations

$92,869

 / yr
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
3.8
Law EnforcementSee 3 salaries from all locations

$105,985

 / yr
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
3.6
Law EnforcementSee 3 salaries from all locations

$93,405

 / yr
San Diego County Sheriff
3.8
Law EnforcementSee 3 salaries from all locations

$85,263

 / yr
TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
3.2
Law EnforcementSee 2 salaries from all locations

$86,322

 / yr
Walmart
3.4
Law EnforcementSee 2 salaries from all locations

$59,215

 / yr
US Marine Corps
3.9
Law EnforcementSee 2 salaries from all locations

$80,432

 / yr
City and County of Denver
3.5
Law EnforcementSee 2 salaries from all locations

$81,838

 / yr
State of Missouri
3.2
Law EnforcementSee 2 salaries from all locations

$75,000

 / yr
Hillsborough County (Florida)
3.4
Law EnforcementSee 2 salaries from all locations

$74,990

 / yr
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Law Enforcement Salaries

Job TitleSalary
US Department of Homeland Security Law Enforcement salaries - 10 salaries reported$94,594/yr
US Army Law Enforcement salaries - 9 salaries reported$80,167/yr
US Navy Law Enforcement salaries - 8 salaries reported$83,958/yr
New York Police Department Law Enforcement salaries - 6 salaries reported$80,953/yr
US Department of Justice Law Enforcement salaries - 5 salaries reported$97,096/yr
US Air Force Law Enforcement salaries - 5 salaries reported$86,026/yr
Metropolitan Police Department of Washington DC Law Enforcement salaries - 4 salaries reported$86,177/yr
US Customs and Border Protection Law Enforcement salaries - 4 salaries reported$94,346/yr
Fairfax County Virginia Law Enforcement salaries - 3 salaries reported$82,950/yr
Allied Universal Law Enforcement salaries - 3 salaries reported$26/hr
United States Federal Government Law Enforcement salaries - 3 salaries reported$92,869/yr
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Law Enforcement salaries - 3 salaries reported$105,985/yr
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Law Enforcement salaries - 3 salaries reported$93,405/yr
San Diego County Sheriff Law Enforcement salaries - 3 salaries reported$85,263/yr
TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Law Enforcement salaries - 2 salaries reported$86,322/yr
Walmart Law Enforcement salaries - 2 salaries reported$59,215/yr
US Marine Corps Law Enforcement salaries - 2 salaries reported$80,432/yr
City and County of Denver Law Enforcement salaries - 2 salaries reported$81,838/yr
State of Missouri Law Enforcement salaries - 2 salaries reported$75,000/yr
Hillsborough County (Florida) Law Enforcement salaries - 2 salaries reported$74,990/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Law Enforcement in United States

The top paying industry for a Law Enforcement in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $84,992.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$84,992

    0% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Law Enforcement are US Department of Justice, US Department of Homeland Security, and US Air Force.

US Department of JusticeUS Department of Justice$97,096/yr
US Air ForceUS Air Force$86,026/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Military & Protective Services?

Job opportunities in military and protective services depend heavily on government budgets that may not be flexible. Pay scales rely heavily on time in service and are less-performance based, but public sector benefits can be attractive. Protective services roles are also an opportunity for veterans looking to transition into civilian roles. Education requirements in military and protective services vary, though many jobs don't require a Bachelor's degree.

Law Enforcement pay FAQ

The average salary for a Law Enforcement is $98,322 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 342 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Law Enforcement employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Law Enforcement in United States is $131,270 per year.

The lowest salary for a Law Enforcement in United States is $74,129 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Law Enforcement or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Law Enforcement.

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