Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Alaska
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Alaska earn a median of $99,130 a year, +30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,130
- vs. U.S. median
- +30% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,260
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,670; the top 10% earn over $137,340. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Bailiffs$90,600 median in Alaska
- Animal Control Workers$63,340 median in Alaska
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$99,130 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Security Guards$47,480 median in Alaska
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$114,940 median in Alaska
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$71,360 median in Alaska
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Alaska
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Alaska?
The median is $99,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,670 and the top 10% earn over $137,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+30% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.