Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in West Virginia

Median Salary

$56,960

per year

Hourly Rate

$27.39

per hour

Employment

2,900

in West Virginia

vs. National Avg

-25.3%

National: $76,210

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,210, West Virginia pays 25.3% LESS for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers positions.

Purchasing Power

$67,648

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.2

16% below national avg

Rent/Income

18%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in West Virginia

10th

$41,950

25th

$48,950

Median

$56,960

75th

$61,330

90th

$69,980

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