Senior Police Officer Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Police Officer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Police Officer in the United States is $59,885 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,865
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,451 to $64,586
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,682
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Senior Police Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $64,586 $5,382 $1,242 $31
Average $59,885 $4,990 $1,152 $29
25th Percentile $52,451 $4,371 $1,009 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Police Officer Salaries

A Senior Police Officer'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.

How Experience Level Affects Senior Police Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Police Officer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $58,130
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $58,646
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,162
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,195
  • Expert (over 8 years): $60,907
Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Police Officer$58,130
Intermediate Level Senior Police Officer$58,646
Senior Level Senior Police Officer$59,162
Specialist Level Senior Police Officer$60,195
Expert Level Senior Police Officer$60,907
$58,130 0 yr
$58,646 < 2 yrs
$59,162 2-4 yrs
$60,195 5-8 yrs
$60,907 > 8 yrs
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How Do Senior Police Officer 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 Senior Police Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,305.
  • California: $66,053.
  • Massachusetts: $65,173.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Police Officers

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: $75,533
  • San Francisco: $74,791
  • Oakland: $73,132

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Police Officer'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 Senior Police Officer'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
$70,066
17%
Risk Management
$68,269
14%
Project Management
$67,670
13%
Written Communication
$66,473
11%
Initiative
$65,874
10%
EHS
$65,874
10%
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Senior Police Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Police Officer'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Senior Police Officer

Salaries for a Senior Police Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,765 in 2023 to around $54,951 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Police Officer salary trends, .

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