What is the salary of a Police Officer /Detective? In the United States, a Police Officer /Detective earns an average salary of $88,059. The salary range for a Police Officer /Detective is usually between $86,281 and $131,817 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $163,441. The highest Police Officer /Detective salary in the United States was $278,220. The average hourly pay for a Police Officer /Detective is $42.34.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Police Officer /Detective salary are California, with an average salary of $160,660, followed by Washington, with an average salary of $139,029, and Connecticut, with an average salary of $127,368. Employers paying the highest salary for a Police Officer /Detective job are City of Seattle (WA), City of Danbury (CT) and City of Camas (WA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| City of Seattle, WA | $139,890 |
| City of Danbury, CT | $127,368 |
| City of Camas, WA | $116,334 |
| City of Cottage Grove, MN | $114,425 |
| University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) - KC, KS | $108,388 |
| City of Duncanville, TX | $106,909 |
| City of Euclid, OH | $97,918 |
| City of North Miami Beach, FL | $91,313 |
| City of Mesa, AZ | $88,298 |
| City of Waukee, IA | $80,358 |
| 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 Officer /Detective and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $88,298 | 83 |
| California | $160,660 | 13 |
| Colorado | $70,195 | 1 |
| Connecticut | $127,368 | 21 |
| Florida | $78,418 | 47 |
| Georgia | $60,843 | 9 |
| Iowa | $80,358 | 2 |
| Idaho | $74,591 | 1 |
| Illinois | $97,296 | 10 |
| Indiana | $58,700 | 1 |
| Kansas | $108,388 | 2 |
| Kentucky | $15,145 | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $111,173 | 1 |
| Minnesota | $114,425 | 6 |
| Mississippi | $39,125 | 1 |
| New Jersey | $139,642 | 10 |
| New Mexico | $46,243 | 10 |
| Nevada | $119,218 | 10 |
| Ohio | $78,896 | 10 |
| Oregon | $78,582 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | $102,629 | 55 |
| Texas | $81,741 | 18 |
| Utah | $69,525 | 1 |
| Virginia | $55,821 | 1 |
| Vermont | $54,434 | 2 |
| Washington | $139,029 | 105 |
| Wyoming | $51,277 | 1 |
