Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $57,250 -25% vs national
Median hourly $27.52
10th percentile $44,080
90th percentile $71,370
Employed locally 1,050
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,080
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $57,250
    75th
    $62,600
    90th
    $71,370

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 86% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $80,060
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $78,670
    Sheboygan, WI $75,880
    Michigan $74,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $65,230
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $64,740

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $33,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,450
    Firefighters $48,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $78,440
    School Bus Monitors $21,980
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Augusta, GA-SC is $27.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.39 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 25% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Augusta?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,080 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.