How much does a Police Officer make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$58,283 / yrTotal Pay
$53,718 / yrBase Pay
$4,565 / yrAdditional Pay

$58,283

 / yr
$38K$89K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Police Officer is $58,283 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $53,718 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 $4,565 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.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Police Officer

$58,283 /yr
Police Officer
$65,007 /yr
Senior Police Officer
$67,515 /yr
Police Officer IV
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Top Paying Companies

For a Police Officer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Police Officer in United States. Employers include Fairfield, CA, US Department of Treasury and LAPD.

1
Fairfield, CA
$102,351/yr
3
LAPD
$85,643/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Police Officer

$58,283 /yr
Police Officer
$67,515 /yr
Police Officer IV

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New York Police Department
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Police OfficerSee 267 salaries from all locations

$70,994

 / yr

$73,044

 / yr

$77,356

 / yr

$66,199

 / yr

$79,941

 / yr

$71,139

 / yr

$85,643

 / yr

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$74,578

 / yr

$74,319

 / yr

$69,981

 / yr

$76,661

 / yr

$68,699

 / yr

$77,713

 / yr

$79,052

 / yr

$71,148

 / yr

$64,937

 / yr

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 / yr

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 / yr

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 / yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Police Officer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Police Officer in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $76,647, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $70,032, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $68,216, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $65,418, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $64,519.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$76,647

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$70,032

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$68,216

    2% Lower than other industries

  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$65,418

    7% Lower than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$64,519

    8% Lower than other industries

Aerospace & Defense

Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Police Officer are US Department of Defense and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

US Department of DefenseUS Department of Defense$79,052/yr

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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.

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Police Officer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$58,400

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Police Officer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$160,000

/yr

$80K | $80K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Police Officer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$156,400

/yr

$70K | $86K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Police Officer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$34

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Police Officer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Police Officer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$32

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Police Officer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$110,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Police Officer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$110,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Police Lieutenant

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday

Police Officer pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Police Officer is $53,718 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Police Officer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 9414 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Police Officer employees.

The highest salary for a Police Officer in United States is $80,577 per year.

The lowest salary for a Police Officer in United States is $35,812 per year.

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