Salary Guide
Police Officer Salary in United States
Based on 368,012 job listings - 2026
-13.3% vs 2025Average salary
$61,722 - $75,000
Median salary
$61,722 - $75,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$41K
25th percentile$51K
Median$62K
75th percentile$75K
90th percentile$86K
50% of professionals earn between $50,977 - $75,000 USD
The median salary is $61,722
Top cities
San Diego1,386 job openings
San Antonio1,276 job openings
Los Angeles1,147 job openings
Tucson1,130 job openings
New York1,045 job openings
San Bernardino895 job openings
Washington895 job openings
Riverside892 job openings
Moreno Valley789 job openings
Irvine781 job openings
El Paso742 job openings
Glendale733 job openings
Long Beach719 job openings
Brooklyn660 job openings
Santa618 job openings
Pittsburgh615 job openings
Atlanta607 job openings
Fontana596 job openings
Corpus Christi581 job openings
Anaheim579 job openings
Huntington Beach579 job openings
Corona550 job openings
Dallas545 job openings
Chula Vista530 job openings
Austin521 job openings
Laredo501 job openings
Oceanside494 job openings
Houston470 job openings
Brownsville450 job openings
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The average salary for a Police Officer in United States is USD 61,722 - USD 75,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 68,361 per year, based on 368,012 active job listings.
The cities with the most Police Officer job opportunities in United States are San Diego, San Antonio, Los Angeles, Tucson, New York. San Diego leads with 1,386 job openings.
Explore 368,012 Police Officer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.