Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Nebraska
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Nebraska earn a median of $74,620 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,490
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,680; the top 10% earn over $95,210. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
States ranked near Nebraska
Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Bailiffs$76,090 median in Nebraska
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$74,620 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37,990 median in Nebraska
- Security Guards$39,840 median in Nebraska
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$100,530 median in Nebraska
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,380 median in Nebraska
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Nebraska
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Nebraska?
The median is $74,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,680 and the top 10% earn over $95,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.