Police Officer Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median police officer in the Philadelphia area earns $89,580 a year ($43.07 an hour), 18% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 5% above the Pennsylvania median ($85,470). Half of the 13,160 police officers there earn between $73,600 and $99,830.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,040 | $48,680 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $73,600 | $63,080 | $59,290 |
| Median | $89,580 | $85,470 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $99,830 | $96,970 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $121,200 | $109,780 | $115,120 |
| Average | $86,910 | $81,910 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 13,160 | 26,510 | 670,520 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 15th 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
- Pittsburgh, PA: $83,190
- 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 Philadelphia, PA
- Correctional Officer: $67,200
- Security Guard: $37,450
- Firefighter: $78,050
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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.