Police Officer Salary in Minneapolis, MN
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The median police officer in the Minneapolis area earns $97,190 a year ($46.73 an hour), 28% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 17% above the Minnesota median ($83,360). Half of the 5,570 police officers there earn between $80,330 and $102,820.
| Annual pay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,340 | $60,670 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $80,330 | $75,750 | $59,290 |
| Median | $97,190 | $83,360 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $102,820 | $98,430 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $109,230 | $106,160 | $115,120 |
| Average | $90,430 | $85,130 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 5,570 | 9,160 | 670,520 |
Minneapolis, MN ranks 13th 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: $69,640
- Security Guard: $43,430
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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.