Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Alabama
Ranked #48 of 51 · AL
30.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,130 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $51,270
Employment 11,710
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,480P25 $44,260 Median $51,270P75 $63,090P90 $77,220
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Alabama earn between $37,480 and $77,220. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in Alabama is $55,130, about 30.4% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $64,550 | $63,630 | 980 |
| Birmingham, AL | $60,590 | $61,450 | 2,730 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $60,230 | $58,550 | 410 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $59,670 | $62,240 | 710 |
| Dothan, AL | $59,210 | $56,840 | 430 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $58,860 | $59,270 | 560 |
| Decatur, AL | $57,120 | $57,920 | 360 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $56,010 | $53,930 | 310 |