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Patrolman salary
Average patrolman salary
$38,920
$18.71 hourly rate
Entry-level patrolman salary
$29,000 yearly salaryUpdated January 8, 2025
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Average patrolman salary by state
Highest paying states for patrolmen
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $48,589 | $23.36 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $41,189 | $19.80 |
| 3 | Oregon | $44,648 | $21.47 |
| 4 | Alaska | $41,745 | $20.07 |
| 5 | California | $43,998 | $21.15 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $52,165 | $25.08 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $42,690 | $20.52 |
| 8 | Colorado | $41,659 | $20.03 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $48,728 | $23.43 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $38,783 | $18.65 |
| 11 | New York | $47,521 | $22.85 |
| 12 | Iowa | $39,892 | $19.18 |
| 13 | Montana | $37,016 | $17.80 |
| 14 | Indiana | $37,931 | $18.24 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $40,365 | $19.41 |
| 16 | Nevada | $37,531 | $18.04 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $41,351 | $19.88 |
| 18 | Maryland | $36,745 | $17.67 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $39,409 | $18.95 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $36,298 | $17.45 |
| 21 | Illinois | $39,055 | $18.78 |
| 22 | Michigan | $37,768 | $18.16 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $38,237 | $18.38 |
| 24 | Ohio | $35,889 | $17.25 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $37,044 | $17.81 |
| 26 | Virginia | $35,135 | $16.89 |
| 27 | Arizona | $34,711 | $16.69 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $34,477 | $16.58 |
| 29 | Delaware | $36,616 | $17.60 |
| 30 | Maine | $34,782 | $16.72 |
| 31 | Vermont | $38,027 | $18.28 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $35,248 | $16.95 |
| 33 | Utah | $33,538 | $16.12 |
| 34 | Idaho | $33,882 | $16.29 |
| 35 | District of Columbia | $36,277 | $17.44 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $30,341 | $14.59 |
| 37 | New Jersey | $36,364 | $17.48 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $30,233 | $14.54 |
| 39 | Texas | $32,136 | $15.45 |
| 40 | Florida | $31,132 | $14.97 |
| 41 | Missouri | $31,557 | $15.17 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $28,465 | $13.69 |
| 43 | Georgia | $28,718 | $13.81 |
| 44 | Alabama | $30,909 | $14.86 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $30,097 | $14.47 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $28,901 | $13.89 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $29,545 | $14.20 |
| 48 | Kansas | $27,358 | $13.15 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $25,372 | $12.20 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $28,968 | $13.93 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $27,226 | $13.09 |
Patrolman salary details
A patrolman's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $51,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a patrolman's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| Average | $38,920 | $3,243 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying patrolman jobs
The highest paying types of patrolmen are first officer, law enforcement specialist, and police sergeant.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Services Officer | $38,039 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 181,257 |
| Code Enforcement Officer | $40,706 | $3,392 | $19.57 | 104,295 |
| Enforcement Officer | $38,446 | $3,204 | $18.48 | 82,142 |
| Deputy Sheriff | $50,143 | $4,179 | $24.11 | 65,303 |
| First Officer | $82,510 | $6,876 | $39.67 | 89,899 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | $39,219 | $3,268 | $18.86 | 105,817 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Patrolman salary trends
The average patrolman salary has risen by $6,716 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average patrolman earned $32,204 annually, but today, they earn $38,920 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for patrolmen over the last decade.
Compare patrolman salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average patrolman salary over time
Compare patrolman salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Patrolman salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,900 | $18.71 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $37,500 | $18.03 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $36,400 | $17.52 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $36,300 | $17.43 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $35,400 | $17.04 | +2.3% |
Recently added patrolman salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Testing Network | Patrolman | Struthers, OH | 06/10/2025 | $48,000 |
| National Testing Network | Patrolman | Struthers, OH | 05/04/2025 | $48,000 |
| Pottawatomie County | Section Patrolman | Westmoreland, KS | 03/15/2025 | $43,264 |
| Glasgow Police Department | Police Patrolman | Glasgow, MT | 02/07/2025 | $50,234 |
| Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Forest Patrolman (Seasonal)-William Penn Forest District | Kane, PA | 01/19/2025 | $35,479 |
| National Testing Network | Patrolman-Clay Township Police | Genoa, OH | 11/28/2024 | $46,280 |
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | Lighthorse Patrolman-Pittsburg County | McAlester, OK | 10/26/2024 | $53,615 |
| Masscops | Kennebunkport PD-Patrolman | Rowe, MA | 10/24/2024 | $60,523 |
| Glasgow Police Department | Police Patrolman | Glasgow, MT | 10/05/2024 | $50,234 |
| Pottawatomie County | Section Patrolman | Westmoreland, KS | 10/03/2024 | $42,408 |
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Updated January 8, 2025