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Patrol Officer salary
Average patrol officer salary
$35,621
How much does a patrol officer make?
The average patrol officer salary in the United States is $35,621. Patrol officer salaries typically range between $27,000 and $46,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for patrol officers is $17.13 per hour.
Patrol officer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Patrol officers earn the highest average salary in North Dakota.
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Where can a Patrol Officer earn more?
Patrol Officer Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level patrol officer | $28,100 | $13.51 |
| Mid-level patrol officer | $37,200 | $17.86 |
| Senior-level patrol officer | $45,200 | $21.72 |
Patrol Officer salary estimates from across the web
Average patrol officer salary by state
Highest paying states for patrol officers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $50,862 | $24.45 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $46,312 | $22.27 |
| 3 | Washington | $46,753 | $22.48 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $45,580 | $21.91 |
| 5 | Mississippi | $38,272 | $18.40 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $39,343 | $18.91 |
| 7 | Maine | $41,127 | $19.77 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $42,433 | $20.40 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $40,965 | $19.69 |
| 10 | Oregon | $43,210 | $20.77 |
| 11 | Vermont | $37,962 | $18.25 |
| 12 | New York | $39,140 | $18.82 |
| 13 | Montana | $42,384 | $20.38 |
| 14 | California | $37,995 | $18.27 |
| 15 | Colorado | $35,911 | $17.26 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $35,506 | $17.07 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $35,424 | $17.03 |
| 18 | Alaska | $40,667 | $19.55 |
| 19 | Nevada | $33,244 | $15.98 |
| 20 | Illinois | $36,301 | $17.45 |
| 21 | Idaho | $31,687 | $15.23 |
| 22 | Delaware | $33,566 | $16.14 |
| 23 | Maryland | $33,643 | $16.17 |
| 24 | Arkansas | $33,519 | $16.11 |
| 25 | Virginia | $33,526 | $16.12 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $33,888 | $16.29 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $35,301 | $16.97 |
| 28 | Indiana | $34,489 | $16.58 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $33,058 | $15.89 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $33,672 | $16.19 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $31,332 | $15.06 |
| 32 | Arizona | $30,227 | $14.53 |
| 33 | Utah | $33,269 | $15.99 |
| 34 | Alabama | $28,844 | $13.87 |
| 35 | Ohio | $32,187 | $15.47 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $31,669 | $15.23 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $29,589 | $14.23 |
| 38 | Florida | $28,056 | $13.49 |
| 39 | Texas | $31,342 | $15.07 |
| 40 | Michigan | $31,882 | $15.33 |
| 41 | Iowa | $28,796 | $13.84 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | $33,337 | $16.03 |
| 43 | Missouri | $28,642 | $13.77 |
| 44 | Georgia | $27,015 | $12.99 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $28,361 | $13.64 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $26,704 | $12.84 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $28,089 | $13.50 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $23,613 | $11.35 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $24,939 | $11.99 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $22,327 | $10.73 |
| 51 | Kansas | $24,693 | $11.87 |
Highest paying cities for patrol officers
The highest-paying cities for patrol officers are Seattle, WA, Saint Cloud, MN, and Portland, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $46,993 | $22.59 |
| 2 | Saint Cloud, MN | $46,437 | $22.33 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $43,624 | $20.97 |
| 4 | Cambridge, MA | $42,498 | $20.43 |
| 5 | Anchorage, AK | $40,739 | $19.59 |
| 6 | Albany, NY | $40,502 | $19.47 |
| 7 | Milpitas, CA | $40,298 | $19.37 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $36,544 | $17.57 |
| 9 | Denver, CO | $35,942 | $17.28 |
| 10 | Indianapolis, IN | $34,023 | $16.36 |
| 11 | Philadelphia, PA | $33,939 | $16.32 |
| 12 | Wilmington, DE | $33,814 | $16.26 |
| 13 | Provo, UT | $33,061 | $15.89 |
| 14 | Las Vegas, NV | $32,810 | $15.77 |
| 15 | Columbus, OH | $31,575 | $15.18 |
| 16 | Austin, TX | $31,462 | $15.13 |
| 17 | Tempe, AZ | $30,232 | $14.53 |
| 18 | Kansas City, MO | $28,667 | $13.78 |
| 19 | Durham, NC | $28,360 | $13.63 |
| 20 | Miami, FL | $28,103 | $13.51 |
Patrol Officer salary details
A patrol officer's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $46,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a patrol officer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| Average | $35,621 | $2,968 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying patrol officer jobs
The highest paying types of patrol officers are first officer, detective, and criminal investigator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Analyst | $38,684 | $3,224 | $18.60 | 62,658 |
| Criminal Investigator | $54,520 | $4,543 | $26.21 | 5,131 |
| Detective | $57,984 | $4,832 | $27.88 | 56,521 |
| Loss Prevention Agent | $36,455 | $3,038 | $17.53 | 103,534 |
| Police Cadet | $33,243 | $2,770 | $15.98 | 94,220 |
| Community Services Officer | $38,039 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 181,257 |
Top companies hiring patrol officers now:
Which companies pay patrol officers the most?
Patrol officer salaries at Mount St. Mary's University and Dartmouth are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average patrol officer salary at companies like Valparaiso University and Georgetown University are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount St. Mary's University | $51,326 | $24.68 |
| 2 | Dartmouth | $47,574 | $22.87 |
| 3 | Valparaiso University | $47,371 | $22.77 |
| 4 | Georgetown University | $46,240 | $22.23 |
| 5 | Stearns County MN | $44,902 | $21.59 |
| 6 | Iowa Department of Transportation | $44,850 | $21.56 |
| 7 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $44,428 | $21.36 |
| 8 | State of Connecticut | $43,498 | $20.91 |
| 9 | Denver Public Schools | $43,433 | $20.88 |
| 10 | City of Gulfport | $42,969 | $20.66 |
| 11 | Brown County | $42,288 | $20.33 |
| 12 | Outagamie County | $42,284 | $20.33 |
| 13 | Reef | $42,092 | $20.24 |
| 14 | City of St. Clair Shores | $42,030 | $20.21 |
| 15 | University of Michigan | $41,995 | $20.19 |
| 16 | Baystate Health | $41,994 | $20.19 |
| 17 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $41,935 | $20.16 |
| 18 | College of the Holy Cross | $41,735 | $20.06 |
| 19 | City of Garden City | $41,560 | $19.98 |
| 20 | City of Abilene Texas | $41,534 | $19.97 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Patrol Officer salary trends
The average patrol officer salary has risen by $6,147 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average patrol officer earned $29,474 annually, but today, they earn $35,621 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for patrol officers over the last decade.
Compare patrol officer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average patrol officer salary over time
Compare patrol officer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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- Columbus, OH
Patrol Officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,600 | $17.13 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $34,300 | $16.50 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $33,400 | $16.04 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $33,200 | $15.95 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $32,400 | $15.59 | +2.3% |
Recently added patrol officer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Moritz Security Service | Overnight Weekend Mobile Patrol Officer | Boardman, OH | 12/17/2024 | $28,175 |
| Rutherford County, Tn | Certified Patrol Officer-School Resource Officer | Toone, TN | 12/17/2024 | $52,822 |
| Kirkwoodmo | Patrol Officer | Kirkwood, MO | 12/16/2024 | $65,379 |
| Securitas Electronic Security | Area Mobile Patrol Officers | Atlanta, GA | 12/15/2024 | $33,392 |
| Inner Parish Security Corporation | Armed Indoor Patrol Officer (Security) | Tampa, FL | 12/14/2024 | $37,566 |
| Ax9 Security | Unarmed Patrol Ofiicer | Concord, CA | 12/14/2024 | $45,914 |
| James Madison University | Patrol Officer (Virginia Certified) | Harrisonburg, VA | 12/11/2024 | $45,000 |
| Pendoreilleco | Deputy Patrol Officer Lateral-Civil Service | Newport, WA | 12/11/2024 | $62,205 |
| Marsden Services, L.L.C | Armed Mobile Patrol Officer Armed Mobile Patrol Officer Hub Enterprises Lafayette, LA View This LIS | Lafayette, LA | 12/10/2024 | $22,957 |
| Advantage Security, Inc. | Vehicle Patrol Officer--Unarmed | Denver, CO | 12/10/2024 | $49,045 |
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