Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Idaho
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Idaho earn a median of $66,990 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,810
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,840; the top 10% earn over $97,980. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Bailiffs$50,350 median in Idaho
- Animal Control Workers$43,930 median in Idaho
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$66,990 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40,060 median in Idaho
- Security Guards$38,300 median in Idaho
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$72,520 median in Idaho
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Idaho
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Idaho?
The median is $66,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,840 and the top 10% earn over $97,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.