Police Officer Salary in Virginia Beach, VA
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The median police officer in the Virginia Beach area earns $59,690 a year ($28.70 an hour), 22% below the U.S. median ($76,210) and 9% below the Virginia median ($65,870). Half of the 4,320 police officers there earn between $57,530 and $75,960.
| Annual pay | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,050 | $50,000 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $57,530 | $58,140 | $59,290 |
| Median | $59,690 | $65,870 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $75,960 | $78,480 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $94,030 | $96,820 | $115,120 |
| Average | $67,270 | $70,450 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 4,320 | 19,970 | 670,520 |
Virginia Beach, VA ranks 50th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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- Richmond, VA: $62,720
- 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 Virginia Beach, VA
- Correctional Officer: $49,900
- Security Guard: $37,230
- Firefighter: $56,940
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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.