Police Officer Salary in Portland, OR
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The median police officer in the Portland area earns $97,200 a year ($46.73 an hour), 28% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 10% above the Oregon median ($88,140). Half of the 2,290 police officers there earn between $84,140 and $100,280.
Median $97,200
10th: $79,64090th: $114,060
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,640 | $66,380 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $84,140 | $78,170 | $59,290 |
| Median | $97,200 | $88,140 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $100,280 | $98,650 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $114,060 | $109,350 | $115,120 |
| Average | $95,140 | $87,990 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 2,290 | 5,030 | 670,520 |
Portland, OR ranks 12th 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
- 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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Similar jobs in Portland, OR
- Correctional Officer: $84,640
- Security Guard: $46,820
- Firefighter: $85,170
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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.