Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $92,660 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.55
10th percentile $62,330
90th percentile $96,550
Employed locally 1,210
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,330
    25th
    $74,340
    50th (median)
    $92,660
    75th
    $96,550
    90th
    $96,550

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 106% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 6% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $101,650
    Boulder, CO $101,240
    Columbus, OH $99,960

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$45,680
    Firefighters$62,420
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$37,150
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$32,820
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$57,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$121,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Colorado Springs, CO is $44.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 21.5% above 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $62,330 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,340.