Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Wisconsin
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Wisconsin earn a median of $78,090 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,320
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,530; the top 10% earn over $94,450. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Wisconsin
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $78,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,530 and the top 10% earn over $94,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.