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Police officer salary in Washington, DC, 2026

How much does a Police Officer make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$63,962
10%
below national average
Average $63,962
Low $37,769
High $108,322

The average salary for a police officer is $63,962 per year in Washington, DC. 78 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 3, 2026).

Police Officer job openings in Washington, DC

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Special Police Officer
Dept of General Services3.8out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$55,155 - $68,313 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Police Officer in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
United States Secret Service
 
$97,867per year
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Northern Virginia Community Co...
 
$97,760per year
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Howard County Police Departmen...
 
$84,552per year
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United States Capitol Police
 
$83,186per year
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WakeMed Health & Hospitals
 
$79,696per year
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Baltimore Police Department
 
$79,469per year
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Highest paying cities for Police Officers near Washington, DC

  1. Manhattan, NY
    $86,685 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $80,515 per year
  3. Denver, CO
    $78,453 per year
  4. Philadelphia, PA
    $70,944 per year
  5. Suffolk, VA
    $70,249 per year

Where can a Police Officer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Police Officer get paid in Washington, DC?

Entry Level Police Officer

Job openings
Average $159,561 per year

Senior Police Officer

Job openings
Average $63,349 per year