Police Officer Salary Calculator
Median police officer pay is $76,210 a year. See pay by state and calculate your take-home pay after federal tax, state tax and FICA.
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About the Police Officer Salary Calculator
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), the median police officer salary is $76,210 a year (about $36.64 an hour). The lowest 10 percent earned less than $47,510 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $115,120. The mean annual wage is $79,200 and about 670,520 people work in this occupation.
How to use it
- Leave the annual salary at the national median or type your own pay.
- Choose your state and filing status and add any 401(k) contribution.
- Press Calculate take-home pay to see your police officer pay per year, month, paycheck and hour.
Police Officer salary by state (2026)
California pays police officers the most, with an average of $112,980 a year, and Mississippi pays the least at $47,010. State averages come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, May 2025). The monthly take-home column is an estimate for a single filer using the 2026 federal standard deduction, Social Security, Medicare and each state's 2026 income tax brackets.
Highest-paying states: California ($112,980), Washington ($104,140), Alaska ($101,770), New Jersey ($93,700), Delaware ($93,210).
Lowest-paying states: Mississippi ($47,010), Arkansas ($49,850), Louisiana ($51,250), Alabama ($55,130), West Virginia ($55,900).
| State | Average annual salary | Est. take-home / month |
|---|---|---|
| California | $112,980 | $6,836 |
| Washington | $104,140 | $6,841 |
| Alaska | $101,770 | $6,702 |
| New Jersey | $93,700 | $5,914 |
| Delaware | $93,210 | $5,799 |
| Illinois | $92,450 | $5,786 |
| District of Columbia | $92,390 | $6,152 |
| Colorado | $90,550 | $5,771 |
| Hawaii | $90,360 | $5,588 |
| Oregon | $87,990 | $5,322 |
| New York | $87,110 | $5,500 |
| Nevada | $86,470 | $5,805 |
| Minnesota | $85,130 | $5,371 |
| Connecticut | $83,920 | $5,402 |
| Massachusetts | $83,230 | $5,287 |
| Maryland | $82,400 | $5,271 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,910 | $5,328 |
| Arizona | $81,720 | $5,374 |
| Rhode Island | $78,760 | $5,158 |
| Utah | $78,760 | $5,138 |
| Ohio | $76,730 | $5,123 |
| Wisconsin | $76,560 | $5,001 |
| Iowa | $76,280 | $5,021 |
| Texas | $76,160 | $5,201 |
| Florida | $75,320 | $5,151 |
| Nebraska | $75,290 | $4,938 |
| Indiana | $75,130 | $4,958 |
| North Dakota | $72,400 | $4,968 |
| Idaho | $70,860 | $4,669 |
| New Hampshire | $70,630 | $4,877 |
| Vermont | $70,560 | $4,689 |
| Virginia | $70,450 | $4,596 |
| Michigan | $70,310 | $4,630 |
| Maine | $69,830 | $4,535 |
| Montana | $69,540 | $4,599 |
| Wyoming | $67,080 | $4,668 |
| New Mexico | $66,700 | $4,482 |
| South-Dakota | $64,320 | $4,488 |
| Oklahoma | $63,120 | $4,217 |
| Missouri | $62,520 | $4,201 |
| Tennessee | $61,830 | $4,322 |
| Kansas | $61,450 | $4,077 |
| North Carolina | $61,390 | $4,131 |
| South Carolina | $60,420 | $4,022 |
| Kentucky | $59,840 | $4,024 |
| Georgia | $58,520 | $3,899 |
| West Virginia | $55,900 | $3,776 |
| Alabama | $55,130 | $3,665 |
| Louisiana | $51,250 | $3,517 |
| Arkansas | $49,850 | $3,375 |
| Mississippi | $47,010 | $3,234 |
Click a state to see a full paycheck breakdown. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Police Officer pay and take-home by percentile (no state income tax)
| Level | Gross a year | Per hour | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% (cut-off) | $47,510 | $22.84 | $3,363 |
| Median | $76,210 | $36.64 | $5,204 |
| Highest 10% (cut-off) | $115,120 | $55.35 | $7,485 |
Single filer, 2026 federal standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare. Pay varies by employer, experience, shift differentials and overtime. The median is a national figure, not an offer or a guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
How much do police officers make a year?
The median pay for police officers was $76,210 a year ($36.64 an hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $47,510 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $115,120.
How much does a police officer take home after taxes?
On the national median of $76,210, a single filer in a state with no income tax keeps about $62,444 a year ($5,204 a month) after federal income tax and FICA. Use the calculator above for your state.
Which state pays police officers the most?
California has the highest average pay for police officers, about $112,980 a year, followed by Washington ($104,140) and Alaska ($101,770), according to BLS May 2025 data.
What is the hourly pay for police officers?
The median is about $36.64 an hour, based on 2,080 working hours a year. The mean wage across the country is $79,200 a year.
What is the lowest-paying state for police officers?
Mississippi has the lowest average pay at about $47,010 a year. Pay depends on cost of living, employer, experience and demand.
Last reviewed: November 2026. Estimates only, not tax or financial advice.