How much does a Law Enforcement Officer make in Fargo, ND?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Law Enforcement Officer in Fargo, ND is $63,287. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,108 to $68,959, with most professionals earning between $55,303 and $74,123.

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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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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Law Enforcement Officer in 2025?
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 Fargo, ND. The base salary for Law Enforcement Officer ranges from $59,108 to $68,959 with the average base salary of $63,287. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,108 to $68,959 with the average total cash compensation of $63,287.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $63,287 $59,108 - $68,959
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $63,287 $59,108 - $68,959
* 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 Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE West Fargo, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,108 - $68,959 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND 0%
CITY, STATE Grand Forks, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,745 - $67,369 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Aberdeen, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,807 - $59,274 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Watertown, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,810 - $63,945 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,569 - $70,664 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Bismarck, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,060 - $71,237 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Federal Law Enforcement Officer LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $52,884 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,329
JOB TITLE Municipal Law Enforcement Officer LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $57,504 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,957
JOB TITLE Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $56,630 MAXIMUM SALARY $69,102
JOB TITLE Law Enforcement LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $57,504 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,957
JOB TITLE Law Enforcement Investigator LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $58,678 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,538
JOB TITLE Federal Law Enforcement LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $49,688 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,619
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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

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