Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Colorado earn a median salary of $86,848 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.8% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 9,480 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $59,450 to $103,170 depending on location.
$86,848
Avg median salary in Colorado
$103,170
Highest paying metro
$59,450
Lowest paying metro
9,480
Employed in Colorado
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $103,170 | $84,430 | $107,120 | 4,750 |
| Boulder, CO | $101,240 | $80,180 | $105,740 | 350 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $97,400 | $89,400 | $103,840 | 730 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $92,660 | $74,340 | $96,550 | 1,210 |
| Greeley, CO | $90,790 | $82,590 | $103,010 | 520 |
| Pueblo, CO | $86,120 | $71,680 | $86,120 | 340 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $85,960 | $74,260 | $88,450 | 240 |
| Northwest Colorado | $82,790 | $74,030 | $94,030 | 440 |
| Southwest Colorado | $68,900 | $62,650 | $84,050 | 500 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $59,450 | $51,390 | $75,240 | 400 |