Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Connecticut
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Connecticut earn a median salary of $81,852 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.3% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 6,500 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Connecticut, with salaries ranging from $75,610 to $83,940 depending on location.
$81,852
Avg median salary in Connecticut
$83,940
Highest paying metro
$75,610
Lowest paying metro
6,500
Employed in Connecticut
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inPolice and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | $83,940 | $75,610 | $95,170 | 1,620 |
| Waterbury, CT | $83,810 | $80,240 | $88,640 | 590 |
| Norwich, CT | $82,980 | $73,610 | $91,720 | 610 |
| Hartford, CT | $82,860 | $76,720 | $94,910 | 2,080 |
| New Haven, CT | $81,910 | $69,240 | $93,560 | 1,330 |
| Connecticut | $75,610 | $68,030 | $90,400 | 270 |