How much does a Law Enforcement Officer make in Fort Lauderdale, FL? The average Law Enforcement Officer salary in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $62,436 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $58,314 and $68,025. 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
United States Customs and Border Protection - Arcata , CA
Being a Border Patrol Agent makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. Typical activities include: Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented ...
Adzuna - 79 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
Full Throttle Security - Kissimmee , FL
Contact law enforcement for anyone engaging in suspicious or criminal acts on property * Report any ... officer. If you are interested in being recognized for making a difference, we would like to ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
CJM Security Consultants - Atlanta , GA
As an Armed/Unarmed Security Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and secure ... Escalate emergency situations to law enforcement as needed * Ability to stay level-headed and ...
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
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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 Fort Lauderdale, FL. The base salary for Law Enforcement Officer ranges from $58,314 to $68,025 with the average base salary of $62,436. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,314 to $68,025 with the average total cash compensation of $62,436.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $62,436 $58,314 - $68,025
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $62,436 $58,314 - $68,025
* 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL
CITY, STATE Pembroke Pines, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,936 - $67,583 COMPARE TO Fort Lauderdale, FL
CITY, STATE Hollywood, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,314 - $68,025 COMPARE TO Fort Lauderdale, FL 0%
CITY, STATE Boca Raton, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,223 - $69,085 COMPARE TO Fort Lauderdale, FL
CITY, STATE Hialeah, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,008 - $67,667 COMPARE TO Fort Lauderdale, FL
CITY, STATE Miami, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,459 - $68,193 COMPARE TO Fort Lauderdale, FL
CITY, STATE West Palm Beach, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,664 - $68,433 COMPARE TO Fort Lauderdale, FL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Federal Law Enforcement Officer LOCATION Fort Lauderdale, FL MINIMUM SALARY $59,674 MAXIMUM SALARY $69,541
JOB TITLE Municipal Law Enforcement Officer LOCATION Fort Lauderdale, FL MINIMUM SALARY $56,732 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,052
JOB TITLE Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer LOCATION Fort Lauderdale, FL MINIMUM SALARY $54,020 MAXIMUM SALARY $68,053
JOB TITLE Law Enforcement LOCATION Fort Lauderdale, FL MINIMUM SALARY $56,732 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,052
JOB TITLE Law Enforcement Instructor LOCATION Fort Lauderdale, FL MINIMUM SALARY $58,314 MAXIMUM SALARY $68,025
JOB TITLE Law Enforcement Investigator LOCATION Fort Lauderdale, FL MINIMUM SALARY $57,912 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,433
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About Fort Lauderdale, Florida    Fort Lauderdale (/ˈlɔːdərdeɪl/) is a city in the U.S. state of Florida, 28 miles (45 km) north of Miami. It is the county seat of Broward County. As....More

Fort Lauderdale, Florida  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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