Police Officer salary in the United States

How much does a Police Officer make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$76,210

Median $76,210
Low $47,510High $115,120

Based on 670,520 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$47,510
25th percentile
$59,290
75th percentile
$97,600
90th percentile
$115,120

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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