Salary Guide
Police Officer Salary in United States
Based on 425,675 job listings - 2026
-14.8% vs 2025Average salary
$61,309 - $75,051
Median salary
$61,309 - $75,051
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 $50,960 - $75,051 USD
The median salary is $61,309
Top cities
Washington3,234 job openings
San Diego1,938 job openings
Pittsburgh1,835 job openings
Los Angeles1,713 job openings
San Antonio1,274 job openings
Tucson1,128 job openings
Atlanta930 job openings
San Bernardino896 job openings
Riverside893 job openings
Moreno Valley794 job openings
Irvine782 job openings
El Paso742 job openings
Long Beach719 job openings
Glendale718 job openings
Brooklyn666 job openings
New York625 job openings
Phoenix621 job openings
San Francisco584 job openings
Santa578 job openings
Anaheim559 job openings
Fontana554 job openings
Huntington Beach520 job openings
Corpus Christi513 job openings
Dallas513 job openings
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The average salary for a Police Officer in United States is USD 61,309 - USD 75,051 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 68,180 per year, based on 425,675 active job listings.
The cities with the most Police Officer job opportunities in United States are Washington, San Diego, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, San Antonio. Washington leads with 3,234 job openings.
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