Police Cadet Salary in the United States

How much does a Police Cadet make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Police Cadet in the United States is $58,476 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,107
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,143 to $63,517
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,466
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Police Cadet Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,517 $5,293 $1,221 $31
Average $58,476 $4,873 $1,125 $28
25th Percentile $51,143 $4,262 $984 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Police Cadet Salaries

A Police Cadet'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.

Top Paying Cities for Police Cadets

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:

  • San Jose: $73,755
  • San Francisco: $72,948
  • Oakland: $71,411

What Skills Can Increase a Police Cadet's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.28% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Safety Training (Mentioned in 3.44% Job Postings): Providing learning programs designed to train employees on precautionary processes and procedures to perform their duties safely and effectively.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.91% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.28%
Safety Training 3.44%
Microsoft Office 1.91%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Police Cadet's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$68,417
17%
Risk Management
$66,662
14%
Project Management
$66,078
13%
Written Communication
$64,908
11%
Initiative
$64,323
10%
EHS
$64,323
10%
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Police Cadet Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Police Cadet'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Police Cadet

Salaries for a Police Cadet can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,395 in 2023 to around $54,586 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Police Cadet salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Police Cadet Over Time

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$55,395
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$54,923
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2024 $54,923
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    Columbus, OH

    Schneider | Columbus, OH

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