Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$76,290
↑ 40.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 40.7% since 2011 ($54,230 → $76,290)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $76,290
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,290 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | $72,280 | +9.9% |
| 2022 | $65,790 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $64,610 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | $65,540 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | $63,150 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | $61,380 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | $61,050 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $59,680 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | $58,320 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | $56,810 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | $56,130 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | $55,270 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | $54,230 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.