How much does a Police Officer earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Police Officer in Australia ranges from AUD 69,316 to AUD 74,374 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 798 job listings

Salary Guide

Police Officer Salary in Australia

Based on 798 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$69,316 - $74,374

Median salary

$69,316 - $74,374

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$54K

25th percentile$68K

Median$69K

75th percentile$74K

90th percentile$86K

50% of professionals earn between $67,918 - $74,374 AUD

The median salary is $69,316

Top cities

Sydney25 job openings

Alice Springs24 job openings

Melbourne23 job openings

Canberra21 job openings

Adelaide20 job openings

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Police Officer

798 job openings

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The average salary for a Police Officer in Australia is AUD 69,316 - AUD 74,374 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 71,845 per year, based on 798 active job listings.

The cities with the most Police Officer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Alice Springs, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 25 job openings.

Explore 798 Police Officer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.