Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in New York
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in New York earn a median of $92,790 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $92,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 53,470
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,000; the top 10% earn over $118,250. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
States ranked near New York
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- Customs and Border Protection Officers$92,790 median in New York (broader BLS group)
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- Security Guards$44,240 median in New York
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in New York
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in New York?
The median is $92,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,000 and the top 10% earn over $118,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+22% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.