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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

$70,943
Average $70,943
Low $46,086
High $109,208

The average salary for a police officer is $70,943 per year in the United States. 7.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Police Officer job openings in United States

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Senior Deputy Constable - C
Bexar County3.5out of 5 stars.
Bexar County, TX
$31.14 - $37.34 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
 
$151,611per year
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City of San Mateo
 
$145,236per year
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Highest paying cities for Police Officers near United States

  1. Manhattan, NY
    $86,685 per year
  2. Denver, CO
    $78,418 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $75,238 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $70,701 per year
  5. Suffolk, VA
    $69,522 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 $86,195 per year

Senior Police Officer

Job openings
Average $65,516 per year