Police Officer Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median police officer in the Atlanta area earns $60,910 a year ($29.28 an hour), 20% below the U.S. median ($76,210) and 5% above the Georgia median ($58,120). Half of the 11,310 police officers there earn between $55,060 and $70,800.
Median $60,910
10th: $48,70090th: $79,280
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,700 | $43,690 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $55,060 | $48,290 | $59,290 |
| Median | $60,910 | $58,120 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $70,800 | $63,270 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $79,280 | $76,250 | $115,120 |
| Average | $63,300 | $58,520 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 11,310 | 22,170 | 670,520 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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Check my payPolice officer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $136,140
- San Francisco, CA: $132,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $121,980
- Seattle, WA: $115,120
- Sacramento, CA: $111,460
- San Diego, CA: $110,400
- Chicago, IL: $107,810
- New York, NY: $105,540
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Similar jobs in Atlanta, GA
- Correctional Officer: $49,380
- Security Guard: $35,150
- Firefighter: $47,300
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.