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How much does a Police Patrol Officer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Police Patrol Officer in the United States is $28 as of October 29, 2021, but the range typically falls between $26 and $31. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Police Patrol Officer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Hourly Pay Rate	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Patrol Officer Salary	$25	US	October 29, 2021
25th Percentile Police Patrol Officer Salary	$26	US	October 29, 2021
50th Percentile Police Patrol Officer Salary	$28	US	October 29, 2021
75th Percentile Police Patrol Officer Salary	$31	US	October 29, 2021
90th Percentile Police Patrol Officer Salary	$33	US	October 29, 2021

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Job Description for Police Patrol Officer

Police Patrol Officer is responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Being a Police Patrol Officer requires an associate degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Requires Firearms Certification. Additionally, Police Patrol Officer typically reports to a police sergeant. The Police Patrol Officer works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Police Patrol Officer typically requires 1-3 years of related experience, or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Police Patrol Officer Pay Difference by Location

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.7%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -0.7%

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