Salaries for Police Officers

Police officer salary and pay information

The average salary for a police officer is $45,210.  For applicants that possess Bachelor’s degrees the average salary floats around 58,550.  Police departments appreciate the time and training that you prepared for and, on average, pay about $15,000 more if you apply with a Bachelors or Associates degree. Just take a look at these accredited universities with online CJ programs we've pulled together to receive free information on how you can get started.

Aside from a competitive starting salary, the potential for performance-based increases, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle, you will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include:

• paid vacation
• sick leave
• medical and life insurance
• special allowances for uniforms
• retire at half-pay after 20 years of service
• others often are eligible to retire with 30 or fewer years of service.

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