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Law enforcement officer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Law Enforcement Officer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$83,246
Average $83,246
Low $52,288
High $132,533

The average salary for a law enforcement officer is $83,246 per year in the United States. 2.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Law Enforcement Officer job openings in United States

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Faculty - Law Enforcement Acad...
AMARILLO COLLEGE4.1out of 5 stars.
Amarillo, TX
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Law Enforcement Officer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Mid-Hudson Security Consultant...
 
$312,000per year
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Los Angeles County Metropolita...
 
$240,490per year
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Roblox
 
$229,814per year
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Twilio
 
$227,900per year
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Santa Rosa Junior College
 
$223,444per year
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Culmen International, LLC
 
$220,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Law Enforcement Officers near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $129,724 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $107,181 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $104,703 per year
  4. Aberdeen, SD
    $86,300 per year
  5. Wilmington, DE
    $85,823 per year

Where can a Law Enforcement Officer earn more?

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