Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Connecticut
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Connecticut earn a median of $82,170 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,170
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,500
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,310; the top 10% earn over $102,660. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Connecticut
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Connecticut?
The median is $82,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,310 and the top 10% earn over $102,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.