Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #43 of 51 · NC
22.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,390 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $59,300
Employment 22,370
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,040P25 $49,460 Median $59,300P75 $72,700P90 $80,240
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in North Carolina earn between $46,040 and $80,240. 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 North Carolina is $61,390, about 22.5% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $65,860 | $67,750 | 2,430 |
| Burlington, NC | $65,700 | $65,640 | 370 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $63,190 | $68,030 | 5,770 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $62,750 | $65,020 | 390 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $60,830 | $66,070 | 1,700 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $60,100 | $62,870 | 1,040 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $59,540 | $57,930 | 440 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $58,560 | $56,590 | 170 |