Salary Guide
Police Officer Salary in United States
Based on 444,646 job listings - 2026
-15.2% vs 2025Average salary
$61,309 - $75,012
Median salary
$61,309 - $75,012
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$41K
25th percentile$51K
Median$61K
75th percentile$75K
90th percentile$86K
50% of professionals earn between $51,204 - $75,012 USD
The median salary is $61,309
Top cities
Washington2,933 job openings
San Diego1,924 job openings
Pittsburgh1,564 job openings
San Antonio1,283 job openings
Los Angeles1,152 job openings
Tucson1,136 job openings
San Bernardino902 job openings
Riverside899 job openings
New York846 job openings
Atlanta815 job openings
Moreno Valley796 job openings
Irvine789 job openings
El Paso745 job openings
Glendale724 job openings
Long Beach723 job openings
Brooklyn668 job openings
Santa606 job openings
Fontana583 job openings
Anaheim563 job openings
Corona533 job openings
Huntington Beach525 job openings
Dallas518 job openings
Corpus Christi496 job openings
Austin487 job openings
Chula Vista467 job openings
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The average salary for a Police Officer in United States is USD 61,309 - USD 75,012 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 68,161 per year, based on 444,646 active job listings.
The cities with the most Police Officer job opportunities in United States are Washington, San Diego, Pittsburgh, San Antonio, Los Angeles. Washington leads with 2,933 job openings.
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