How much does a Law Enforcement Officer make in Des Moines, IA? The average Law Enforcement Officer salary in Des Moines, IA is $62,090 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $57,991 and $67,648. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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What is a Law Enforcement Officer?

A Law Enforcement Officer (LEO), or peace officer in North American English, is a public-sector employee whose duties primarily involve the enforcement of laws. The phrase can include police officers, municipal law enforcement officers, special police officers, customs officers, state troopers, special agents, secret agents, special investigators, border patrol officers, immigration officers, court officers, probation officers, parole officers, arson investigators, auxiliary officers, game wardens, sheriffs, constables, corrections, marshals, deputies, detention officers, correction officers, ...

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Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs - Warm Springs , OR
As a law enforcement officer to implement enforcement efforts to Fish & Wildlife issues as well as the recreational aspects of Parks Management. Protect and enforce laws and ordinances for all ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 11 days ago
Allied Universal® - Huntington Beach , CA
... a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as ... law. * Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 3 days ago
Chatham County Government - Savannah , GA
As a Deputy Corrections Officer, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in your community ... And with additional pay awarded for any combination of Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Military ...
ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago
City of Crescent City - Crescent City , CA
May assist in a variety of law enforcement-related activities under the direction of the department. QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide ...
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City of Rockdale - Rockdale , TX
... law enforcement responsibilities, establish a relationship of trust among the citizens we serve and members of our department. An outstanding Police Officer should be able to lead by example and ...
ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago
MSA Security®, An Allied Universal® Company - Oklahoma City , OK
At MSA Security, we take pride in hiring professionals with diverse backgrounds in law enforcement ... Job Description Now Hiring an Armed K9 Officer for a Premium Shopping Mall in Oklahoma City
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What is the average salary for Law Enforcement Officer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Law Enforcement Officer in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Law Enforcement Officer ranges from $57,991 to $67,648 with the average base salary of $62,090. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,991 to $67,648 with the average total cash compensation of $62,090.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $62,090 $57,991 - $67,648
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $62,090 $57,991 - $67,648
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,991 - $67,648 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,991 - $67,648 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,451 - $67,017 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,019 - $63,014 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,483 - $63,555 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,975 - $66,463 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Federal Law Enforcement Officer LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $59,674 MAXIMUM SALARY $69,541
JOB TITLE Municipal Law Enforcement Officer LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $56,418 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,686
JOB TITLE Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $53,721 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,676
JOB TITLE Law Enforcement LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $56,418 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,686
JOB TITLE Law Enforcement Instructor LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $57,991 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,648
JOB TITLE Law Enforcement Investigator LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $57,591 MAXIMUM SALARY $82,970
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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

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