Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in North Carolina

Median Salary

$59,300

per year

Hourly Rate

$28.51

per hour

Employment

22,370

in North Carolina

vs. National Avg

-22.2%

National: $76,210

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,210, North Carolina pays 22.2% LESS for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers positions.

Purchasing Power

$62,818

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

94.4

6% below national avg

Rent/Income

26%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

10th

$46,040

25th

$49,460

Median

$59,300

75th

$72,700

90th

$80,240

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