Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in District of Columbia
Ranked #7 of 51 · DC
16.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $92,390 ≈ $44/hr
Median annual salary $88,650
Employment 4,720
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $66,420P25 $77,210 Median $88,650P75 $107,360P90 $119,660
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in District of Columbia earn between $66,420 and $119,660. 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 District of Columbia is $92,390, about 16.7% above the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $44/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in District of Columbia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $84,000 | $87,110 | 14,630 |