Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the U.S. is $76,210 ($36.64 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $76,210
- Mean annual wage
- $79,200
- Median hourly wage
- $36.64
- Employment
- 670,520
670,520 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,510 | $22.84 |
| 25th percentile | $59,290 | $28.50 |
| Median (50th) | $76,210 | $36.64 |
| 75th percentile | $97,600 | $46.93 |
| 90th percentile | $115,120 | $55.35 |
Highest-paying states for police and sheriff's patrol officers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $118,880 | 65,940 |
| Washington | $102,080 | 9,160 |
| Illinois | $100,520 | 29,180 |
| Alaska | $99,130 | 1,260 |
| Colorado | $97,350 | 9,610 |
| Delaware | $92,970 | 1,800 |
| New York | $92,790 | 53,470 |
| New Jersey | $92,610 | 21,780 |
| District of Columbia | $88,650 | 4,720 |
| Oregon | $88,140 | 5,030 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $46,140 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $47,670 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $48,380 median annual wage
- Alabama: $51,270 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $56,960 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Security Guards$38,020
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$58,940
- Firefighters$59,280
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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