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Salary Guide

Police Officer Salary in Australia

Based on 178 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$70,000 - $77,406
Median salary
$70,000 - $77,406
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$56K
25th percentile$70K
Median$70K
75th percentile$77K
90th percentile$89K

50% of professionals earn between $70,000 - $77,406 AUD

The median salary is $70,000

Top cities

Adelaide20 job openings

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Police Officer

178 job openings

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The average salary for a Police Officer in Australia is AUD 70,000 - AUD 77,406 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 73,703 per year, based on 178 active job listings.

The cities with the most Police Officer job opportunities in Australia are Adelaide, Canberra, Townsville City, Bathurst, Sydney. Adelaide leads with 20 job openings.

Explore 178 Police Officer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.