Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Georgia
Ranked #46 of 51 · GA
26.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,520 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $58,120
Employment 22,170
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,690P25 $48,290 Median $58,120P75 $63,270P90 $76,250
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Georgia earn between $43,690 and $76,250. 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 Georgia is $58,520, about 26.1% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Georgia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, GA | $61,400 | $61,510 | 420 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $60,910 | $63,300 | 11,310 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $60,710 | $61,810 | 570 |
| Dalton, GA | $60,130 | $60,090 | 290 |
| Savannah, GA | $59,930 | $58,970 | 1,090 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $58,390 | $58,680 | 1,120 |
| Hinesville, GA | $58,060 | $57,870 | 150 |
| Albany, GA | $53,710 | $53,980 | 380 |