Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Florida
Ranked #25 of 51 · FL
4.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $75,320 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $74,470
Employment 43,630
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,330P25 $60,520 Median $74,470P75 $93,460P90 $98,190
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Florida earn between $51,330 and $98,190. 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 Florida is $75,320, about 4.9% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Florida
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $79,840 | $84,780 | 14,710 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $78,810 | $75,330 | 2,800 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $77,070 | $80,600 | 1,030 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $76,710 | $76,060 | 1,580 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $75,820 | $76,090 | 1,500 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $75,710 | $79,130 | 5,190 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $74,450 | $77,440 | 190 |
| Ocala, FL | $73,570 | $69,910 | 780 |