Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in District of Columbia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 1 metro areas • District of Columbia

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in District of Columbia earn a median salary of $83,430 per year on average across 1 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.4% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 14,590 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across District of Columbia, with salaries ranging from $83,430 to $83,430 depending on location.

$83,430 Avg median salary in District of Columbia
$83,430 Highest paying metro
$83,430 Lowest paying metro
14,590 Employed in District of Columbia

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      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in District of Columbia

      Metro areaMedian salary25th pct75th pctEmployed
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV$83,430$73,110$99,71014,590

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