Police Officer Salary in Boston, MA
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The median police officer in the Boston area earns $78,180 a year ($37.59 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 1% below the Massachusetts median ($78,940). Half of the 11,440 police officers there earn between $72,270 and $98,820.
Median $78,180
10th: $61,75090th: $107,240
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,750 | $61,160 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $72,270 | $71,970 | $59,290 |
| Median | $78,180 | $78,940 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $98,820 | $97,390 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $107,240 | $108,150 | $115,120 |
| Average | $83,500 | $83,230 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 11,440 | 17,040 | 670,520 |
Boston, MA ranks 30th 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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- Correctional Officer: $89,060
- Security Guard: $44,990
- Firefighter: $73,990
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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.