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How much does a Police Officer make in Massachusetts? The average Police Officer salary in Massachusetts is $69,600 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $65,000 and $75,700. 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 $60,812 MA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Police Officer Salary $65,000 MA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Police Officer Salary $69,600 MA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Police Officer Salary $75,700 MA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Police Officer Salary $81,254 MA February 26, 2024
25% $65,000 10% $60,812 90% $81,254 75% $75,700 $69,600 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description

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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  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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $67,256 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $67,980 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $68,096 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $67,744 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $67,254 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $71,963 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $68,214 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $71,963 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $71,963 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $69,747 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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