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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
$71,139
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $71,139
Low $46,325
High $109,245
The average salary for a police officer is $71,139 per year in the United States. 7.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).
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
BCforward
$215,280per year
The Seattle Mariners Baseball ...
$168,669per year
Minnesota Twins
$166,400per year
City Of Santa Clara
$152,689per year
CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
$145,749per year
