Police Officer Salary in St. Louis, MO
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The median police officer in the St. Louis area earns $73,240 a year ($35.21 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($76,210) and 23% above the Missouri median ($59,460). Half of the 5,950 police officers there earn between $60,460 and $79,800.
Median $73,240
10th: $48,54090th: $92,490
| Annual pay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,540 | $43,210 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $60,460 | $46,760 | $59,290 |
| Median | $73,240 | $59,460 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $79,800 | $75,930 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $92,490 | $90,770 | $115,120 |
| Average | $71,720 | $62,520 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 5,950 | 13,570 | 670,520 |
St. Louis, MO ranks 40th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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- Kansas City, MO: $62,960
- 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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- Correctional Officer: $50,980
- Security Guard: $42,600
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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.