Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,610 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.35
10th percentile $59,250
90th percentile $106,610
Employed locally 270
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,250
    25th
    $68,030
    50th (median)
    $75,610
    75th
    $90,400
    90th
    $106,610

    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

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$42,680
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37,180
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$68,980
    Firefighters$71,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$117,850
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Connecticut is $36.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Connecticut is 0.9% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $59,250 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,030.