Police Officer Salary in Las Vegas, NV
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The median police officer in the Las Vegas area earns $77,750 a year ($37.38 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and about the same as the Nevada median ($78,140). Half of the 4,190 police officers there earn between $77,750 and $101,260.
| Annual pay | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,250 | $62,250 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $77,750 | $76,010 | $59,290 |
| Median | $77,750 | $78,140 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $101,260 | $101,260 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $101,260 | $102,810 | $115,120 |
| Average | $85,950 | $86,470 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 4,190 | 5,720 | 670,520 |
Las Vegas, NV ranks 31st 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: $81,680
- Security Guard: $37,210
- Firefighter: $59,280
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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.