What are the main factors that influence a Cop's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Cop's salary?

A Cop's salary grows with experience: a Cop (0-2 years)earns $55,637, a Marketing Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $73,987, a Marketing Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $92,943, a Marketing Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $113,603, a Marketing Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $166,044,

What are the highest paying states for a Cop?

Cop salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cop roles are District of Columbia $58,224, California $58,003, Massachusetts $57,230. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Cop Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Cop make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cop in Rhode Island is $54,522 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Cop's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,186
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,170 to $59,057
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,297

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,057	$4,921	$1,136	$28
Average	$54,522	$4,543	$1,048	$26
25th Percentile	$49,170	$4,097	$946	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Cop Salaries

A Cop's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Cop Level Cop	$55,637
Marketing... Level Cop	$73,987
Marketing... Level Cop	$92,943
Marketing... Level Cop	$113,603
Marketing... Level Cop	$166,044

How Do Cop Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cops. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,224.
California: $58,003.
Massachusetts: $57,230.

District of Columbia $58,224 California $58,003 Massachusetts $57,230 Washington $57,020 New Jersey $56,999 Alaska $56,925 Connecticut $56,199 New York $55,905

Hawaii $54,964 Rhode Island $54,522 Maryland $54,222 Minnesota $53,812 Colorado $53,654 Illinois $53,602 Oregon $53,402 Delaware $53,255

New Hampshire $53,162 Virginia $52,955 Pennsylvania $52,350 Nevada $52,045 North Dakota $51,945 Michigan $51,787 Wisconsin $51,730 Vermont $51,614

Texas $51,293 Maine $51,272 Arizona $51,240 Ohio $51,204 Georgia $50,720 Indiana $50,478 Wyoming $50,431 Utah $50,357

Iowa $50,325 Kansas $50,073 Louisiana $49,999 North Carolina $49,973 Missouri $49,963 Florida $49,758 Montana $49,647 Nebraska $49,542

Kentucky $49,484 South Carolina $49,274 Tennessee $49,142 Idaho $49,090 New Mexico $48,706 Oklahoma $48,622 Alabama $48,311 South Dakota $47,791

Arkansas $47,507 West Virginia $47,354 Mississippi $46,897

Top Paying Cities for Cops

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $55,203
Albion: $54,737
Ashaway: $55,099

Adamsville, RI $55,203 Albion, RI $54,737 Ashaway, RI $55,099 Barrington, RI $54,593 Block Island, RI $54,897 Bradford, RI $55,066 Bristol, RI $54,803 Carolina, RI $54,975

Charlestown, RI $54,995 Chepachet, RI $54,885 Clayville, RI $54,732 Coventry, RI $54,735 West Greenwich, RI $54,886 East Greenwich, RI $54,698 Exeter, RI $54,871 Fiskeville, RI $54,592

Forestdale, RI $55,013 Foster, RI $54,856 Glendale, RI $55,017 Greene, RI $54,928 Greenville, RI $54,613 Harmony, RI $54,683 Harrisville, RI $54,993 Hope, RI $54,626

Hope Valley, RI $55,050 Hopkinton, RI $55,123 Jamestown, RI $54,939 Kenyon, RI $54,968 Little Compton, RI $55,195 Manville, RI $54,809 Mapleville, RI $54,896 Newport, RI $54,994

Middletown, RI $55,018 North Kingstown, RI $54,792 North Scituate, RI $54,684 Oakland, RI $54,955 Pascoag, RI $55,029 Pawtucket, RI $54,511 Central Falls, RI $54,536 Cumberland, RI $54,845

Lincoln, RI $54,590 Portsmouth, RI $54,988 Prudence Island, RI $54,875 Rockville, RI $55,115 Saunderstown, RI $54,906 Shannock, RI $54,971 Slatersville, RI $55,013 Slocum, RI $54,904

Tiverton, RI $55,156 Wakefield, RI $54,953 Kingston, RI $54,932 Narragansett, RI $54,968 Peace Dale, RI $54,946 Warren, RI $54,734 Warwick, RI $54,581 Westerly, RI $55,112

West Kingston, RI $54,949 West Warwick, RI $54,648 Wood River Junction, RI $55,027 Woonsocket, RI $55,016 North Smithfield, RI $54,891 Wyoming, RI $54,971 Providence, RI $54,496 Cranston, RI $54,503

North Providence, RI $54,509 East Providence, RI $54,499 Riverside, RI $54,517 Rumford, RI $54,509 Smithfield, RI $54,619 Johnston, RI $54,528

Cop Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cop's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$49,170

Average $54,522/year

$59,057

$4,097

Average $4,543/month

$4,921

$946

Average $1,048/week

$1,136

$24

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,057	$4,921	$1,136	$28
Average	$54,522	$4,543	$1,048	$26
25th Percentile	$49,170	$4,097	$946	$24

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