Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers Salary in Florida: $78,000 Average

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Average base salary, Florida

$78,000 / year

≈ $6,500 per month · $37.50 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Florida · median $77,000

25th percentile
$62,500Average
$78,00075th percentile
$96,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers salary by state

Alabama$57,000

Alaska$105,500

Arizona$84,500

Arkansas$51,500

California$117,000

Colorado$93,500

Connecticut$87,000

Delaware$96,500

District of Columbia$95,500

Florida$78,000

Georgia$60,500

Hawaii$93,500

Idaho$73,500

Illinois$95,500

Indiana$78,000

Iowa$79,000

Kansas$63,500

Kentucky$62,000

Louisiana$53,000

Maine$72,500

Maryland$85,500

Massachusetts$86,000

Michigan$73,000

Minnesota$88,000

Mississippi$48,500

Missouri$64,500

Montana$72,000

Nebraska$78,000

Nevada$89,500

New Hampshire$73,000

New Jersey$97,000

New Mexico$69,000

New York$90,000

North Carolina$63,500

North Dakota$75,000

Ohio$79,500

Oklahoma$65,500

Oregon$91,000

Pennsylvania$85,000

Rhode Island$81,500

South Carolina$62,500

South Dakota$66,500

Tennessee$64,000

Texas$79,000

Utah$81,500

Vermont$73,000

Virginia$73,000

Washington$108,000

West Virginia$58,000

Wisconsin$79,000

Wyoming$69,500

About this role

Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers is a professional role within the function in the Protective Service job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officerss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
Render aid to accident survivors and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.

Top skills: Speaking Social Perceptiveness Active Listening Critical Thinking Active Learning Reading Comprehension

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers pay by experience level

Entry level$49,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$61,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$79,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$101,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$119,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+3.1%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

53,700

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers salary by industry

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

642,460 workers

$82,500

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

573,740 workers

$81,000

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

57,190 workers

$95,000

Educational Services

24,080 workers

$69,500

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

13,760 workers

$71,000

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

11,540 workers

$82,000

Educational Services, State Government Owned

10,230 workers

$73,500

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

9,170 workers

$68,000

Elementary and Secondary Schools

6,650 workers

$69,500

Educational Services, Privately Owned

4,680 workers

$63,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers pays 16% above the average across 28 roles in the Protective Service job family (family average $70,500).

Similar-paying roles in Protective Service

Customs and Border Protection Officers$82,000

Fire Inspectors and Investigators$81,500

Fish and Game Wardens$77,500

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$77,000

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$87,500

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$69,000

Transit and Railroad Police$95,000

Transportation Security Screener$66,500

Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,000

Bailiff$64,000

Careers related to Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers

Intelligence Analyst$103,000

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$116,000

Transit and Railroad Police$95,000

Bailiff$64,000

Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,000

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$75,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers make?

The average base salary for a Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers in the United States is $82,000 per year, or about $39.42 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $61,500 and $101,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Protective Service roles?

The Protective Service job family averages $70,500 across 28 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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