Police Officer Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median police officer in the Richmond area earns $62,720 a year ($30.15 an hour), 18% below the U.S. median ($76,210) and 5% below the Virginia median ($65,870). Half of the 3,410 police officers there earn between $58,820 and $76,410.
Median $62,720
10th: $53,27090th: $96,220
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,270 | $50,000 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $58,820 | $58,140 | $59,290 |
| Median | $62,720 | $65,870 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $76,410 | $78,480 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $96,220 | $96,820 | $115,120 |
| Average | $69,660 | $70,450 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 3,410 | 19,970 | 670,520 |
Richmond, VA ranks 47th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $59,690
- 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 Richmond, VA
- Correctional Officer: $51,660
- Security Guard: $36,960
- Firefighter: $60,790
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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.