Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Minnesota
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Minnesota earn a median of $83,360 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,160
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,670; the top 10% earn over $106,160. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
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Similar jobs in Minnesota
- Bailiffs$49,890 median in Minnesota
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$83,360 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$48,100 median in Minnesota
- Security Guards$43,380 median in Minnesota
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$80,000 median in Minnesota
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,040 median in Minnesota
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Minnesota
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Minnesota?
The median is $83,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,670 and the top 10% earn over $106,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.