Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $97,400 +27.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.83
10th percentile $76,060
90th percentile $111,360
Employed locally 730
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,060
    25th
    $89,400
    50th (median)
    $97,400
    75th
    $103,840
    90th
    $111,360

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 107% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 7% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,450
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,940
    Firefighters $88,270
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $119,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $125,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Fort Collins, CO is $46.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 27.7% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $76,060 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,400.