What is the salary of a Police Officer/Sgt? In the United States, a Police Officer/Sgt earns an average salary of $69,280. The salary range for a Police Officer/Sgt is usually between $55,902 and $77,131 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $92,021. The highest Police Officer/Sgt salary in the United States was $115,276. The average hourly pay for a Police Officer/Sgt is $33.31.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Police Officer/Sgt salary are New Jersey, with an average salary of $142,874, followed by Massachusetts, with an average salary of $145,191, and Pennsylvania, with an average salary of $115,277. Employers paying the highest salary for a Police Officer/Sgt job are Lower Saucon Township (PA), City of Whitehouse (TX) and Clarksville Civil Town (IN).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Lower Saucon Township, PA | $115,276 |
| City of Whitehouse, TX | $67,184 |
| Clarksville Civil Town, IN | $66,060 |
| City of Booneville, MS | $24,519 |
| 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/Sgt and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $98,232 | 6 |
| Florida | $36,571 | 1 |
| Georgia | $48,810 | 4 |
| Indiana | $66,061 | 12 |
| Massachusetts | $145,191 | 5 |
| Maryland | $60,258 | 2 |
| Missouri | $30,271 | 1 |
| Mississippi | $24,520 | 2 |
| New Jersey | $142,874 | 7 |
| Ohio | $81,199 | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | $115,277 | 1 |
| Tennessee | $57,688 | 4 |
| Texas | $48,139 | 5 |
| Virginia | $69,513 | 15 |
| Wyoming | $53,165 | 1 |
