Police Officer Salary in New York, NY
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The median police officer in the New York area earns $105,540 a year ($50.74 an hour), 38% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 14% above the New York State median ($92,790). Half of the 54,270 police officers there earn between $57,180 and $107,690.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,390 | $53,000 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $57,180 | $57,180 | $59,290 |
| Median | $105,540 | $92,790 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $107,690 | $107,080 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $131,690 | $118,250 | $115,120 |
| Average | $92,940 | $87,110 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 54,270 | 53,470 | 670,520 |
New York, NY ranks 8th 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
- Buffalo, NY: $80,950
- 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 New York, NY
- Correctional Officer: $93,220
- Security Guard: $43,980
- Firefighter: $106,420
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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.