Police Officer Salary in Denver, CO
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The median police officer in the Denver area earns $101,970 a year ($49.02 an hour), 34% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 5% above the Colorado median ($97,350). Half of the 4,990 police officers there earn between $83,590 and $106,050.
Median $101,970
10th: $76,64090th: $113,630
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,640 | $65,340 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $83,590 | $76,640 | $59,290 |
| Median | $101,970 | $97,350 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $106,050 | $102,620 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $113,630 | $109,300 | $115,120 |
| Average | $97,170 | $90,550 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 4,990 | 9,610 | 670,520 |
Denver, CO ranks 9th 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: $65,660
- Security Guard: $45,420
- Firefighter: $87,980
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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.