Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Arizona
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Arizona earn a median of $78,880 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,010
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,990; the top 10% earn over $98,560. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
States ranked near Arizona
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- Security Guards$38,290 median in Arizona
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$102,340 median in Arizona
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Arizona
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Arizona?
The median is $78,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,990 and the top 10% earn over $98,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.