Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Georgia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • Georgia
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Georgia earn a median salary of $52,009 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -31.8% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 21,820 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $43,300 to $60,990 depending on location.
$52,009
Avg median salary in Georgia
$60,990
Highest paying metro
$43,300
Lowest paying metro
21,820
Employed in Georgia
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
inPolice and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Georgia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $60,990 | $54,920 | $72,150 | 11,190 |
| Savannah, GA | $60,900 | $52,030 | $70,790 | 1,170 |
| Dalton, GA | $60,840 | $57,570 | $60,840 | 290 |
| Gainesville, GA | $60,730 | $54,890 | $63,580 | 380 |
| Augusta, GA-SC | $57,250 | $49,000 | $62,600 | 1,050 |
| Athens, GA | $56,920 | $53,270 | $68,350 | 500 |
| Brunswick, GA | $53,880 | $49,070 | $56,750 | 300 |
| Albany, GA | $53,780 | $49,490 | $59,280 | 360 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $52,260 | $50,650 | $59,720 | 380 |
| Hinesville, GA | $52,120 | $42,540 | $54,090 | 170 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $50,490 | $47,680 | $50,490 | 760 |
| North Georgia | $47,530 | $43,620 | $53,800 | 1,070 |
| Middle Georgia | $46,660 | $41,100 | $54,320 | 880 |
| Macon, GA | $45,400 | $45,400 | $50,610 | 710 |
| Rome, GA | $44,980 | $44,180 | $47,440 | 240 |
| East Georgia | $44,190 | $39,660 | $49,560 | 650 |
| South Georgia | $43,940 | $40,840 | $49,890 | 1,460 |
| Valdosta, GA | $43,300 | $43,180 | $48,330 | 260 |