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Entry level police officer salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Entry Level Police Officer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$88,042
Average $88,042
Low $58,724
High $131,997

The average salary for a entry level police officer is $88,042 per year in the United States. 187 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Entry Level Police Officer job openings in United States

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Entry-Level Police Officer
Town of Killingly4out of 5 stars.
Danielson, CT
$50,000 - $65,000 a year
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Entry Level Police Officer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City and County of San Francis...
 
$138,839per year
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Pueo Business Solutions
 
$138,500per year
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San Francisco Police Departmen...
 
$129,188per year
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City of Las Vegas
 
$128,004per year
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Bay Area Rapid Transit
 
$125,662per year
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Noblis
 
$117,878per year
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Highest paying cities for Entry Level Police Officers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $134,696 per year
  2. Oakland, CA
    $125,803 per year
  3. Aurora, CO
    $88,392 per year
  4. Oxnard, CA
    $72,654 per year
  5. Indianapolis, IN
    $60,992 per year

Where can an Entry Level Police Officer earn more?

Compare salaries for Entry Level Police Officers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Entry Level Police Officer get paid in United States?

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