How much does a Peace Officer make in Reading, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Peace Officer in Reading, PA is $65,666. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,338 to $71,548, with most professionals earning between $57,398 and $76,904.

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What is the average salary for Peace Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Peace Officer in Reading, PA. The base salary for Peace Officer ranges from $61,338 to $71,548 with the average base salary of $65,666. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,338 to $71,548 with the average total cash compensation of $65,666.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $65,666 $61,338 - $71,548
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $65,666 $61,338 - $71,548
* 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 Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,127 - $72,469 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lancaster, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,395 - $70,448 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,127 - $72,469 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,605 - $75,359 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lebanon, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,161 - $70,175 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,033 - $78,191 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Campus Peace Officer LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $43,708 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,426
JOB TITLE Park Ranger Peace Officer LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $46,325 MAXIMUM SALARY $63,729
JOB TITLE Coordinator of Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $63,564 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,738
JOB TITLE Campus Police Officer LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $47,522 MAXIMUM SALARY $64,284
JOB TITLE School Police Officer LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $47,530 MAXIMUM SALARY $64,290
JOB TITLE Campus Public Safety and Security Officer LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $47,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $64,300
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About Reading, Pennsylvania    Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a populati....More

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