The average salary for a police officer in the United States is around $42,805 per year.
Avg Salary
This is 24% below the national average. Updated in 2017.
Police officers earn an average yearly salary of $42,805. Wages typically start from $36,126 and go up to $67,437.
Police officer earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Police officer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Virginia | $42,193 |
| New York | $59,831 |
| California | $49,690 |
| Illinois | $68,500 |
| Texas | $46,731 |
| Florida | $38,000 |
| Ohio | $44,000 |
| Georgia | $35,000 |
How do police officer salaries compare to similar careers?
Police officers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than private detectives but more than interior designers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Private detective salary | $39K |
| Probation officer salary | $43K |
| Underwriter salary | $48K |
| Meter reader salary | $34K |
| Insurance appraiser salary | $47K |
| Police officer salary | $43K |
| Substance abuse social worker salary | $43K |
| Recruiter salary | $42K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $41K |
| Interior designer salary | $36K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)
