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Updated Dec 13, 2021
How much does a Police Officer make?
Updated Dec 13, 2021
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$68,731 / yrTotal Pay
$47,448 / yrBase Pay
$21,283 / yrAdditional Pay
$68,731
/ yr$13K$433K
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The estimated total pay for a Police Officer is $68,731 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $47,448 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 $21,283 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Police Officer | $68,731 /yr |
| Senior Police Officer | $68,243 /yr |
| Police Officer IV | $73,032 /yr |
What are some related job titles for Police Officer?
Some related job titles are Detective Salaries with median pay of $86,139, Security Guard Salaries with median pay of $49,175, Special Police Officer Salaries with median pay of $51,681, Campus Police Officer Salaries with median pay of $65,810.
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Police Officer Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Police Officer in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$12,038
/moAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Police Officer with more than 15 years of experience
$5
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Collection Officer with 1 to 3 years of experience
$22
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Police Officer with 4 to 6 years of experience
$110,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Retired Police Officer with more than 15 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$34
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Law Enforcement Officer with more than 15 years of experience
$110,000
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Retired Police Sergeant with more than 15 years of experience
$60,000
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Police Officer with 4 to 6 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Police Officer
| Base Pay | Cash Bonus | Stock Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| $12K /mo | ||
| $5 /hr | ||
| $22 /hr | ||
| $110K /yr | ||
| $34 /hr | ||
| $110K /yr | ||
| $60K /yr |
Frequently asked questions about a Police Officer salaries
The national average salary for a Police Officer is $61,936 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Police Officer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 4872 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Police Officer employees.
The highest salary for a Police Officer in United States is $96,455 per year.
The lowest salary for a Police Officer in United States is $39,770 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.