Police Officer Salary in Phoenix, AZ
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The median police officer in the Phoenix area earns $85,050 a year ($40.89 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 8% above the Arizona median ($78,880). Half of the 7,860 police officers there earn between $77,030 and $98,560.
Median $85,050
10th: $64,55090th: $98,560
| Annual pay | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,550 | $60,990 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $77,030 | $68,550 | $59,290 |
| Median | $85,050 | $78,880 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $98,560 | $96,800 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $98,560 | $98,560 | $115,120 |
| Average | $86,570 | $81,720 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 7,860 | 12,010 | 670,520 |
Phoenix, AZ ranks 16th 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: $57,280
- Security Guard: $38,290
- Firefighter: $61,780
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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.