Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Virginia
Ranked #32 of 51 · VA
11% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,450 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $65,870
Employment 19,970
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $50,000P25 $58,140 Median $65,870P75 $78,480P90 $96,820
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Virginia earn between $50,000 and $96,820. 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 Virginia is $70,450, about 11% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $62,720 | $69,660 | 3,410 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $60,880 | $65,030 | 410 |
| Roanoke, VA | $59,900 | $63,660 | 840 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $59,690 | $67,270 | 4,320 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $59,190 | $61,850 | 480 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $58,960 | $61,410 | 220 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $58,260 | $60,290 | 230 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $58,150 | $58,590 | 430 |