Law Enforcement Officer Salary in Worcester, MA

How much does a Law Enforcement Officer make in Worcester, MA?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Law Enforcement Officer in Worcester, MA is $69,469. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,893 to $75,692, with most professionals earning between $60,727 and $81,359.

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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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Common responsibilities of a Law Enforcement Officer

Required to utilize rapid and effective judgment in responding to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force level.

November 08, 2022

Performs duties with the utmost honesty and integrity.

February 27, 2023

Communicate sufficiently to decelerate and resolve conflicts in tense situations.

March 07, 2023

Maintains a high level of mental and physical capabilities on the part of those charged with protection of the judge and officers of the court, litigants, and the general public.

March 21, 2023

Respond to and investigate various types of calls-for-service involving traffic crashes, misdemeanors, felonies, city, state, or federal offenses, nuisances, as well as other calls which benefit and provide care and concern for the citizens of La Vergne.

April 14, 2023

Provides physical security, protective services, and eliminates safety hazards for all persons including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, their families and other persons in designated locations and areas under contract by the Bureau of Protected Services.

May 04, 2023

Prepares courtroom for hearings and arranges defendants in order of appearance.

May 05, 2023

Works in conjunction with criminal investigators and other sworn members in regards to evidentiary matters and maintains confidentiality of investigations and information concerning suspects, defendants, etc.

May 08, 2023

Assists with order and proper discipline at the Governor's Mansion, State Capitol Complex and grounds and other state buildings and facilities.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Law Enforcement Officer in Worcester, MA

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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 Worcester, MA. The base salary for Law Enforcement Officer ranges from $64,893 to $75,692 with the average base salary of $69,469. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,893 to $75,692 with the average total cash compensation of $69,469.

View Average Salary for Law Enforcement Officer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$69,469	$64,893 - $75,692
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$69,469	$64,893 - $75,692

* 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.

Law Enforcement Officer Salary Near Worcester, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Leominster, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,767 - $75,546	COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Fitchburg, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,579 - $76,492	COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Framingham, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,923 - $78,060	COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Newton, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,303 - $80,837	COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Woonsocket, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,708 - $75,476	COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Medford, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,303 - $80,837	COMPARE TO Worcester, MA

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About Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. Worcester is bordered by the towns of Auburn, Grafton, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, Paxton, Shrewsbury, and West Boylston. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth, because of its proximity to the center of Massachusetts. The city is about 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield, and 38 miles (61 km) northwest of Providence, Rhode Island. The Blackstone River forms in the center of Worcester by the conflue...

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About Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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