Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in United States
The median police and sheriff's patrol officers salary is $76,210 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 3.5% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary FAQs
What is the average Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in United States?
The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in United States is $76,210 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of police and sheriff's patrol officerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $47,510 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $115,120 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $76,210.
Do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA is among the highest at $121,980, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.