What is the salary of a Police Major? In the United States, a Police Major earns an average salary of $134,902. The salary range for a Police Major is usually between $108,834 and $162,369 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $197,541. The highest Police Major salary in the United States was $217,519. The average hourly pay for a Police Major is $64.86.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Police Major salary are Maryland, with an average salary of $164,536, followed by Florida, with an average salary of $167,770, and Iowa, with an average salary of $170,420. Employers paying the highest salary for a Police Major job are City of Miami (FL), Howard County (MD) and City of Fort Lauderdale (FL).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| City of Miami, FL | $214,705 |
| Howard County, MD | $207,196 |
| City of Fort Lauderdale, FL | $199,810 |
| City of Coral Gables, FL | $193,592 |
| City of Hollywood, FL | $185,129 |
| Fairfax County, VA | $184,555 |
| Prince George's County, MD | $184,006 |
| Anne Arundel County, MD | $173,753 |
| City of Des Moines, IA | $170,420 |
| City of Bellevue, WA | $169,072 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Police Chief | $110,745 |
| Police Officer | $83,048 |
| Police Sergeant | $113,586 |
| Police Lieutenant | $123,317 |
| Police Captain | $125,196 |
| Police Deputy Chief | $140,311 |
| Police | $72,295 |
| Police Corporal | $91,352 |
| Police Detective | $160,619 |
| Police Records Clerk | $43,846 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Police Major and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $88,032 | 12 |
| Arkansas | $103,004 | 14 |
| Connecticut | $140,000 | 1 |
| Delaware | $141,724 | 2 |
| Florida | $167,770 | 91 |
| Georgia | $118,480 | 35 |
| Iowa | $170,420 | 6 |
| Idaho | $115,223 | 2 |
| Illinois | $21,737 | 1 |
| Indiana | $74,245 | 18 |
| Kansas | $124,148 | 35 |
| Kentucky | $97,435 | 26 |
| Louisiana | $122,466 | 10 |
| Maryland | $164,536 | 55 |
| Michigan | $37,981 | 1 |
| Missouri | $95,854 | 6 |
| Mississippi | $74,685 | 10 |
| Ohio | $102,468 | 12 |
| Oklahoma | $139,905 | 20 |
| Rhode Island | $115,001 | 8 |
| South Carolina | $90,790 | 6 |
| Tennessee | $84,967 | 5 |
| Texas | $143,524 | 24 |
| Virginia | $147,633 | 30 |
| Washington | $148,188 | 6 |
| West Virginia | $72,563 | 1 |
