Police Officer Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median police officer in the Raleigh area earns $65,860 a year ($31.66 an hour), 14% below the U.S. median ($76,210) and 11% above the North Carolina median ($59,300). Half of the 2,430 police officers there earn between $57,840 and $76,150.
Median $65,860
10th: $55,62090th: $80,870
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,620 | $46,040 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $57,840 | $49,460 | $59,290 |
| Median | $65,860 | $59,300 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $76,150 | $72,700 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $80,870 | $80,240 | $115,120 |
| Average | $67,750 | $61,390 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 2,430 | 22,370 | 670,520 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 42nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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- Charlotte, NC: $63,190
- 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 Raleigh, NC
- Correctional Officer: $54,070
- Security Guard: $34,680
- Firefighter: $45,640
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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.