Police Officer Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median police officer in the Detroit area earns $78,450 a year ($37.72 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 6% above the Michigan median ($73,730). Half of the 7,860 police officers there earn between $65,640 and $82,480.
Median $78,450
10th: $50,64090th: $90,390
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,640 | $47,780 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $65,640 | $60,410 | $59,290 |
| Median | $78,450 | $73,730 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $82,480 | $80,170 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $90,390 | $89,220 | $115,120 |
| Average | $74,070 | $70,310 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 7,860 | 16,750 | 670,520 |
Detroit, MI ranks 29th 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
- Grand Rapids, MI: $74,920
- 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
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Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Correctional Officer: $67,920
- Security Guard: $37,050
- Firefighter: $62,730
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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.