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Police officer salary in Detroit, MI (Updated 2026)

How much does a Police Officer make in Detroit, MI?

Average base salary

$56,411
21%
below national average
Average $56,411
Low $39,700
High $80,156

The average salary for a police officer is $56,411 per year in Detroit, MI. 12 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Police Officer job openings in Detroit, MI

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Police Officer
Wayne County, Michigan
Detroit, MI
Full-time
7 months ago

Highest paying companies for Police Officer in Detroit, MI

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City of Westerville
 
$83,099per year
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Baltimore Police Department
 
$82,301per year
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Wayne County Airport Authority
 
$71,561per year
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US Department of Veterans Affa...
 
$66,086per year
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El Clasificado
 
$65,213per year
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City of Detroit
 
$58,223per year
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Highest paying cities for Police Officers near Detroit, MI

  1. Auburn Hills, MI
    $79,277 per year
  2. Canton, MI
    $78,021 per year
  3. Livonia, MI
    $76,810 per year
  4. Muskegon, MI
    $75,703 per year
  5. Lincoln Park, MI
    $74,551 per year

Where can a Police Officer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Police Officer get paid in Detroit, MI?

Entry Level Police Officer

Job openings
Average $74,667 per year

Senior Police Officer

Job openings
Average $67,379 per year