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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

$26.88
Average $26.88
Low $17.84
High $40.48

The average salary for a police dispatcher is $26.88 per hour in the United States. 479 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Police Dispatcher job openings in United States

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Police Dispatcher / Safety Com...
University of Missouri-Kansas City4.1out of 5 stars.
Kansas City, MO
Up to $18 an hour
Full-time
2 days 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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City of Fremont, CA
 
$113,654per year
City of Oakland
 
$109,486per year
City of San Jose
 
$107,513per year
San Jose Police Department
 
$106,665per year
Town of Falmouth, MA
 
$104,146per year

Highest paying cities for Police Dispatchers near United States

  1. Oakland, CA
    $42.16 per hour
  2. Hillsboro, OR
    $39.77 per hour

Where can a Police Dispatcher earn more?

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