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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Vermont

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Vermont earn a median of $68,910 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$68,910
vs. U.S. median
−10% ($76,210)
Rank among states
33 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,020

Pay range in Vermont

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,950; the top 10% earn over $95,530. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.

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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Vermont

How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Vermont?

The median is $68,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,950 and the top 10% earn over $95,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Vermont a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?

On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses