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Police officer salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$71,192
Average $71,192
Low $46,327
High $109,405

The average salary for a police officer is $71,192 per year in the United States. 7.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Police Officer job openings in United States

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Certified Police Officer
Town of Matewan4out of 5 stars.
Matewan, WV
Up to $20 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Police Officer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Washoe County School District
 
$225,772per year
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BCforward
 
$215,280per year
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The Seattle Mariners Baseball ...
 
$168,669per year
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Minnesota Twins
 
$166,400per year
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City Of Santa Clara
 
$152,689per year
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CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
 
$145,749per year
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Highest paying cities for Police Officers near United States

  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
    $70,419 per year

Where can a Police Officer earn more?

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

Entry Level Police Officer

Job openings
Average $88,042 per year

Senior Police Officer

Job openings
Average $69,925 per year