Police Officer Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median police officer in the Tampa area earns $75,710 a year ($36.40 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($76,210) and 2% above the Florida median ($74,470). Half of the 5,190 police officers there earn between $64,180 and $95,210.
Median $75,710
10th: $59,39090th: $106,390
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,390 | $51,330 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $64,180 | $60,520 | $59,290 |
| Median | $75,710 | $74,470 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $95,210 | $93,460 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $106,390 | $98,190 | $115,120 |
| Average | $79,130 | $75,320 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 5,190 | 43,630 | 670,520 |
Tampa, FL ranks 34th 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
- Miami, FL: $79,840
- Jacksonville, FL: $78,810
- Orlando, FL: $63,010
- San Jose, CA: $136,140
- San Francisco, CA: $132,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $121,980
- Seattle, WA: $115,120
- Sacramento, CA: $111,460
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- Correctional Officer: $65,340
- Security Guard: $36,010
- Firefighter: $59,660
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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.