Police Career Salaries

Police officers are an integral part of law enforcement by upholding laws, responding to calls for help and investigating crimes. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published a list of police officer mean salaries in May 2008, which provides insight into the salaries of various police careers.

Patrol Officers

For uniformed patrol officers, the annual mean salary is $52,810. The pay range for patrol officers runs between $30,070 and $79,680 annually.

Detectives

For detectives, the annual mean salary is $63,840. The pay for detectives ranges between $36,500 and $97,870.

Management

Police officers and detectives who move through the ranks of the police force to become supervisors and managers earn an annual mean salary of $76,820. The pay for police officer supervisors and managers ranges between $46,000 and $114,300.

Fiah and Game Wardens

Police officers who investigate crimes involving wildlife and fishing laws, fish and game wardens earns an annual mean salary of $56,030. The salary for fish and game wardens ranges between $30,400 and $81,710.

Railroad and Transit Police

In cities, transit officers protect the rail lines, subways and other public transportation. In 2008, they earned an annual mean salary of $48,540 with a range of between $31,300 and $72,700.

References

• Patrol Officers
• Detectives
• Management

Resources

• Fish and Game Wardens
• Transit and Railroad Police