Police Officer Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Police Officers in the United States.
Median Salary
$74,910
Mean Salary
$76,670
Employment
665,380
Category
Protective Service
Salary Percentiles for Police Officers
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $44,400 | $3,700 | $21 |
| 25th | $56,040 | $4,670 | $27 |
| 50th (Median) | $74,910 | $6,243 | $36 |
| 75th | $97,200 | $8,100 | $47 |
| 90th (Senior) | $113,740 | $9,478 | $55 |
Police Officer Salary by City
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $86,147 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $91,390 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,899 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $77,906 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $73,412 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $78,656 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $88,394 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $85,397 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $79,405 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $86,896 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $76,408 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $77,157 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $75,659 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,656 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $74,161 | -1% |
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About Police Officer Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Police Officers in the United States is $74,910, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Police Officers earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Police Officers earn around $44,400, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $113,740 or more. There are approximately 665,380 Police Officers employed across the country in the Protective Service sector.