Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Pennsylvania
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $85,470 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,470
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,510
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,680; the top 10% earn over $109,780. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $85,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,680 and the top 10% earn over $109,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.