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Police dispatcher salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Police Dispatcher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$27.58
Average $27.58
Low $18.12
High $41.97

The average salary for a police dispatcher is $27.58 per hour in the United States. 483 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 11, 2026).

Police Dispatcher job openings in United States

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Police Dispatcher (911)
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4 months ago

Highest paying companies for Police Dispatcher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Washoe County School District
 
$231,395per year
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United States Capitol Police
 
$117,229per year
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CITY OF EMERYVILLE
 
$114,692per year
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City of Fremont, CA
 
$113,197per year
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City of Oakland
 
$110,659per year
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City of San Jose
 
$108,410per year
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Highest paying cities for Police Dispatchers near United States

  1. Oakland, CA
    $42.60 per hour
  2. Hillsboro, OR
    $35.05 per hour
  3. Stockton, CA
    $33.32 per hour

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The average salary for a Police Dispatcher is $27.58 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 483 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 11, 2026.

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Police Dispatcher salaries typically range between a low of $18.12 and a high of $41.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Police Dispatcher include Oakland, CA at $42.60 per hour, Hillsboro, OR at $35.05 per hour, and Stockton, CA at $33.32 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Police Dispatcher include Washoe County School District ($231,395 per year) and United States Capitol Police ($117,229 per year).