Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Colorado
Ranked #8 of 51 · CO
14.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $90,550 ≈ $44/hr
Median annual salary $97,350
Employment 9,610
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $65,340P25 $76,640 Median $97,350P75 $102,620P90 $109,300
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Colorado earn between $65,340 and $109,300. 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 Colorado is $90,550, about 14.3% above the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $44/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101,970 | $97,170 | 4,990 |
| Boulder, CO | $100,060 | $93,370 | 370 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $96,740 | $92,690 | 600 |
| Greeley, CO | $96,620 | $89,700 | 460 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $93,640 | $87,620 | 240 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $91,580 | $83,850 | 1,240 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $79,320 | $82,830 | 500 |
| Pueblo, CO | $76,060 | $80,990 | 270 |