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How much does a Police Officer make in Georgia? The average Police Officer salary in Georgia is $61,900 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $57,800 and $67,400. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Police Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Officer Salary $54,067 GA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Police Officer Salary $57,800 GA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Police Officer Salary $61,900 GA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Police Officer Salary $67,400 GA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Police Officer Salary $72,407 GA March 26, 2024
25% $57,800 10% $54,067 90% $72,407 75% $67,400 $61,900 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Police Officer

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $57,031 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $62,145 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $59,908 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $57,031 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $57,031 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $57,031 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $57,031 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $57,031 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $57,478 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $59,332 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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