Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Wisconsin
Ranked #22 of 51 · WI
3.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $76,560 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $78,090
Employment 12,320
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $58,530P25 $67,450 Median $78,090P75 $84,850P90 $94,450
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Wisconsin earn between $58,530 and $94,450. 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 Wisconsin is $76,560, about 3.3% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $82,090 | $82,500 | 3,660 |
| Green Bay, WI | $81,110 | $76,160 | 580 |
| Madison, WI | $80,580 | $80,890 | 1,600 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $80,200 | $78,080 | 330 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $79,670 | $81,180 | 230 |
| Kenosha, WI | $78,780 | $81,590 | 360 |
| Wausau, WI | $78,150 | $77,000 | 250 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $77,840 | $77,830 | 420 |