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Salary Guide

Police Officer Salary in Australia

Based on 176 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$70,000 - $78,450
Median salary
$70,000 - $78,450
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$56K
25th percentile$70K
Median$70K
75th percentile$78K
90th percentile$90K

50% of professionals earn between $70,000 - $78,450 AUD

The median salary is $70,000

Top cities

Adelaide21 job openings

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Police Officer

176 job openings

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The average salary for a Police Officer in Australia is AUD 70,000 - AUD 78,450 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 74,225 per year, based on 176 active job listings.

The cities with the most Police Officer job opportunities in Australia are Adelaide, Canberra, Townsville City, Bathurst, Sydney. Adelaide leads with 21 job openings.

Explore 176 Police Officer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.