United States Secret Service
Delaware City, DE
Police Officer Salary
How much does a Police Officer Make?
As of July 29, 2024, the average annual pay of Police Officer in the the United States is $64,600. While Salary.com is seeing that Police Officer salary in the US can go up to $75,490 or down to $56,385, but most earn between $60,300 and $70,300. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Officer in the United States.Police Officer Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $70,300 | $5,858 | $1,352 | $34 |
| Average | $64,600 | $5,383 | $1,242 | $31 |
| 25th Percentile | $60,300 | $5,025 | $1,160 | $29 |
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How much does a Police Officer Make?
As of July 29, 2024, the average annual pay of Police Officer in the the United States is $64,600. While Salary.com is seeing that Police Officer salary in the US can go up to $75,490 or down to $56,385, but most earn between $60,300 and $70,300. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Officer in the United States.- View Hourly Wages
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View Police Officer Salary by Experience Levels
An entry-level Police Officer with under 1 year experience makes about $63,188. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Police Officer makes around $63,509. After 2-4 years, the Police Officer pay rises to about $63,830. Those senior Police Officer with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $64,472, and those Police Officer having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $65,196 on average.
$63,188
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$63,509
< 2 yrs
$63,830
2-4 yrs
$64,472
5-8 yrs
$65,196
> 8 yrs
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| Entry Level | 2% |
| Mid Level | 2% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 0% |
| Experienced | 1% |
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View Police Officer Salary Trends
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Police Officer salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. Our research highlights a notable shift in Police Officer compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $43,151 in 2023 to about $42,944 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Police Officer salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
Average Annual Salary of Police Officer Over Time
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$43,151
2023
$42,944
2024
$42,135
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Job Openings of Police Officer
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Most Common Benefits for Police Officer
Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
Police Officer Bonus and Incentive Rates
Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic
differential
Base Salary
71.3%
Bonuses
0.0%
Social Security
5.5%
401k/403b
3.3%
Disability
0.6%
Healthcare
6.7%
Pension
3.9%
Time Off
8.8%
| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $64,600 | 71.3% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,942 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,036 | 3.3% | ||
| Disability | $517 | 0.6% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,056 | 6.7% | ||
| Pension | $3,553 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $7,951 | 8.8% | ||
| Total Compensation | $90,654 | 100% | ||
Core Compensation is based on averages for this job and does not reflect personal factors
used to determine your projected salary range.
Value of Benefits
indicates the employer's expected contribution and paid time off.
Last Updated on July 29, 2024
Police Officer Salary by Educational Level
Typical Education for Police Officer
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.4% |
| High School | 28.1% |
| Associates | 22.4% |
| Bachelors | 40.8% |
| Masters | 5.9% |
| Doctorate | 1.4% |
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Typical Education for Police Officer
No Diploma
1.4%
High School
28.1%
Associates
22.4%
Bachelors
40.8%
Masters
5.9%
Doctorate
1.4%
Police Officer Salaries by Degree Level
Last Updated on July 29, 2024
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FAQ about Police Officer
1. What are the responsibilities of Police Officer?
The Police Officer is responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Being a Police Officer typically reports to a Police Sergeant. Requires an associate's degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Working as a Police Officer typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.
2. What are the skills of Police Officer
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
1.)
Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.
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CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
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The average salary for a Police Officer is $64,600 per year in the United States, updated at July 29, 2024.