Police Officer Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median police officer in the Memphis area earns $75,410 a year ($36.25 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($76,210) and 27% above the Tennessee median ($59,280). Half of the 3,630 police officers there earn between $58,700 and $75,410.
Median $75,410
10th: $47,06090th: $79,480
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,060 | $43,520 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $58,700 | $48,710 | $59,290 |
| Median | $75,410 | $59,280 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $75,410 | $75,410 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $79,480 | $79,480 | $115,120 |
| Average | $66,880 | $61,830 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 3,630 | 15,630 | 670,520 |
Memphis, TN ranks 35th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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- Nashville, TN: $68,780
- 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 Memphis, TN
- Correctional Officer: $53,210
- Security Guard: $35,100
- Firefighter: $62,910
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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.