SOC 33-3051 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers is $76,294 per year ($36.68/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $58,989 and $97,198 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $115,274 per year. There are approximately 666,990 police and sheriff's patrol officers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $22.90 | $47,632 |
| P25 | $28.36 | $58,989 |
| P50MEDIAN | $36.68 | $76,294 |
| P75 | $46.73 | $97,198 |
| P90 | $55.42 | $115,274 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers is $76,294 per year ($36.68/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $58,989 and $97,198 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers is $115,274 per year ($55.42/hr). The 75th percentile is $97,198 per year.
Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn approximately $47,632 per year ($22.90/hr). The 25th percentile is $58,989 per year.
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