Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Rhode Island
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Rhode Island earn a median of $77,230 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,230
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,020; the top 10% earn over $91,760. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Rhode Island
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $77,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,020 and the top 10% earn over $91,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.