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Police Officer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 1,566 open job postings for Police Officer roles at 892 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 18 more postings in AUD (median A$93K), 11 more postings in GBP (median £42.1K), 2 more postings in CAD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Police Officer: postings by posted pay1,535 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 16 bands from $45K to $125K. Median $78K; middle half $65.1K–$100K.Median $78K$45K$125K

Postings per pay band: $45K–$50K: 97; $50K–$55K: 73; $55K–$60K: 110; $60K–$65K: 100; $65K–$70K: 84; $70K–$75K: 102; $75K–$80K: 285; $80K–$85K: 88; $85K–$90K: 86; $90K–$95K: 71; $95K–$100K: 55; $100K–$105K: 77; $105K–$110K: 74; $110K–$115K: 65; $115K–$120K: 56; $120K–$125K: 112.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$97.9K median, $76.7K–$112K typical, 217 postingsEntry level: middle half $76.7K–$112K, median $97.9K
  2. Mid level$78K median, $64.1K–$94.1K typical, 1,294 postingsMid level: middle half $64.1K–$94.1K, median $78K
  3. Senior$73.3K median, $64.3K–$79.3K typical, 23 postingsSenior: middle half $64.3K–$79.3K, median $73.3K

Companies hiring

  1. The United States Secret Service$78K median, $78K–$78K typical, 193 postingsThe United States Secret Service: middle half $78K–$78K, median $78K
  2. Minnesota City Jobs$45.08/hr ($93.8K/yr) median, $42.65–$49.74/hr typical, 25 postingsMinnesota City Jobs: middle half $42.65–$49.74/hr, median $45.08/hr ($93.8K/yr)
  3. Department of the Army$66.4K median, $58K–$73.3K typical, 24 postingsDepartment of the Army: middle half $58K–$73.3K, median $66.4K
  4. Commander, Navy Installations Command$62.5K median, $56.9K–$71.1K typical, 20 postingsCommander, Navy Installations Command: middle half $56.9K–$71.1K, median $62.5K

Top-paying companies

  1. City of Gilroy · $132K median, 3 postings
  2. San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) · $130K median, 3 postings
  3. City of Santa Barbara · $125K median, 4 postings
  4. City of Benicia · $120K median, 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$78K median, $65K–$98.3K typical, 1,420 postingsUnited States: middle half $65K–$98.3K, median $78K
  2. California$111K median, $92.3K–$124K typical, 291 postingsCalifornia: middle half $92.3K–$124K, median $111K
  3. Texas$78K median, $70.3K–$82.9K typical, 106 postingsTexas: middle half $70.3K–$82.9K, median $78K
  4. North Carolina$63.8K median, $56.7K–$73.5K typical, 80 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $56.7K–$73.5K, median $63.8K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $75.3K median, $61.1K–$89.5K typical, from 238 postings.

Newest Police Officer postings

  1. Police Officer (PT)Tulsa Community College · Tulsa, OK · $22.12/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Police Officer (Certified)City of Milton · $68.3K–$85.1K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Police Officer 2State of Louisiana · Monroe, LA · $3,122–$6,316/mo · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Entry level Police officerCity of Stow, OH · Stow, OH · $39.76–$47.14/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. POLICE OFFICERCity of Freeport, Illinois · Freeport, IL · $65K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Police Officer make?

The median posted base pay for Police Officer jobs is $78K a year, from 1,566 job postings with pay at 892 companies.

What is the typical Police Officer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $65.1K–$100K. The top 10% list $117K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $53.3K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Police Officer jobs?

By median posted pay: City of Gilroy ($132K), San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) ($130K), City of Santa Barbara ($125K).

How does Police Officer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $97.9K, Mid level $78K, Senior $73.3K.

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