Police Officer Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median police officer in the Milwaukee area earns $82,090 a year ($39.47 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 5% above the Wisconsin median ($78,090). Half of the 3,660 police officers there earn between $78,510 and $92,710.
Median $82,090
10th: $65,07090th: $93,710
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,070 | $58,530 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $78,510 | $67,450 | $59,290 |
| Median | $82,090 | $78,090 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $92,710 | $84,850 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $93,710 | $94,450 | $115,120 |
| Average | $82,500 | $76,560 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 3,660 | 12,320 | 670,520 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 22nd 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: $63,910
- Security Guard: $37,870
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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.