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What is the highest and lowest pay for Police Patrol Officer?

As of November 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Police Patrol Officer in CA is $71,662. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Police Patrol Officer in California can go up to $83,826 and the lowest down to $62,668, but most earn between $66,954 and $78,030. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Patrol Officer in the United States.

Last Updated on November 01, 2024

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Police Patrol Officer Salaries by Percentile
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75th Percentile $70,743 $5,895 $1,360 $34
Average $64,971 $5,414 $1,249 $31
25th Percentile $60,702 $5,058 $1,167 $29

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What is the highest and lowest pay for Police Patrol Officer?

As of November 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Police Patrol Officer in CA is $71,662. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Police Patrol Officer in California can go up to $83,826 and the lowest down to $62,668, but most earn between $66,954 and $78,030. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Patrol Officer in the United States.

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Last Updated on November 01, 2024
Last Updated on November 01, 2024
Levels Salary
Entry Level Police Patrol Officer $69,958
Intermediate Level Police Patrol Officer $70,308
Senior Level Police Patrol Officer $70,659
Specialist Level Police Patrol Officer $71,359
Expert Level Police Patrol Officer $72,163
$69,958 0 yr
$70,308 < 2 yrs
$70,659 2-4 yrs
$71,359 5-8 yrs
$72,163 > 8 yrs
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Entry Level 8%
Mid Level 8%
Senior Level 9%
Top Level 10%
Experienced 11%
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View Police Patrol Officer Pay Difference by Location

Police Patrol Officer salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Police Patrol Officer, the highest Police Patrol Officer salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Police Patrol Officer salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Police Patrol Officer salary is in Miami, FL, where the Police Patrol Officer salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Price Compared to national average
San Francisco, CA $81,213
25.0%
Washington, DC $72,312
11.3%
Miami, FL $62,697
-3.5%
Chicago, IL $68,154
4.9%
Boston, MA $72,832
12.1%
New York, NY $75,886
16.8%

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