Police Officer Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median police officer in the Birmingham area earns $60,590 a year ($29.13 an hour), 20% below the U.S. median ($76,210) and 18% above the Alabama median ($51,270). Half of the 2,730 police officers there earn between $49,280 and $74,290.
Median $60,590
10th: $42,53090th: $77,220
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,530 | $37,480 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $49,280 | $44,260 | $59,290 |
| Median | $60,590 | $51,270 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $74,290 | $63,090 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $77,220 | $77,220 | $115,120 |
| Average | $61,450 | $55,130 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 2,730 | 11,710 | 670,520 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 49th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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- 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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- Correctional Officer: $57,570
- Security Guard: $33,820
- Firefighter: $51,050
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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.