Police officer salaries vary widely depending on location, experience, rank, and other factors.
United States
- The average police officer salary is about $68,936 per year nationally
- Median annual salary is around $76,290, with a range from approximately $47,640 to $115,280 depending on state and experience
- Entry-level salaries in major cities vary, for example:
- Philadelphia: Starting at $64,982 as a recruit, rising to $69,492 after academy graduation, with a maximum of $93,888
* Atlanta: Starting salary is about $60,987, higher for lateral hires with experience
* Los Angeles Police Department offers annual pay increases starting around $4,409 per year
United Kingdom
- Average police officer salary ranges from £29,000 to £46,000 (€35,337 to €55,880) depending on experience
- In the Metropolitan Police (London), starting salary is about £40,776, increasing to £45,828 after three years
Australia (NSW Police)
- Starting salary for a probationary constable is around AUD $80,733 plus allowances, with incremental increases up to about $92,281
Salaries generally increase with rank, experience, and specialization. Additional benefits often include healthcare, pension plans, and overtime pay. The decision to become a police officer is advised to be based on vocation rather than salary alone
