The average annual salary for police officers is $59,900, according to PayScale.com. Police officers work in a variety of different jobs and locations, but the majority of them are employed by local law enforcement agencies. They may also be employed by federal, state, or county governments.
The average annual salary for a police officer is $61,000. This includes both sworn and non-sworn officers. The average starting salary for sworn officers is $50,700, while non-sworn officers start at $45,800.
The median income for a police officer is $56,500 per year. The lowest 10% earn less than $40,000 annually, while the top 10% earn more than $85,000 annually.
Average Annual Salary For A Police Officer
Police Officer salary in United States
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The average salary for a police officer is $55,006 per year in the United States. 4.3k salaries reported, updated at July 24, 2022.
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | $46,576 |
| 1 to 2 years | $45,994 |
| 3 to 5 years | $52,008 |
| 6 to 9 years | – |
| More than 10 years | $76,118 |
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Top companies for Police Officers in United States
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