Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #45 of 51 · KY
24.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,840 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $60,490
Employment 7,890
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,780P25 $47,940 Median $60,490P75 $68,990P90 $77,970
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Kentucky earn between $38,780 and $77,970. 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 Kentucky is $59,840, about 24.4% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $63,220 | $63,690 | 2,270 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $61,720 | $67,010 | 1,090 |
| Owensboro, KY | $61,560 | $59,980 | 170 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $60,550 | $60,340 | 360 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $59,730 | $56,870 | 160 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $59,030 | $61,560 | 340 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $57,500 | $56,500 | 890 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $55,420 | $54,330 | 610 |