Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Kentucky

Median Salary

$60,490

per year

Hourly Rate

$29.08

per hour

Employment

7,890

in Kentucky

vs. National Avg

-20.6%

National: $76,210

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,210, Kentucky pays 20.6% LESS for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers positions.

Purchasing Power

$68,350

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.5

12% below national avg

Rent/Income

19%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

10th

$38,780

25th

$47,940

Median

$60,490

75th

$68,990

90th

$77,970

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).