Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $82,860 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.84
10th percentile $63,420
90th percentile $104,600
Employed locally 2,080
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,420
    25th
    $76,720
    50th (median)
    $82,860
    75th
    $94,910
    90th
    $104,600

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 89% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 11% below 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
    District of Columbia $88,330
    Grand Junction, CO $85,960
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $83,940
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $83,810
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,980
    Connecticut $82,820

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,780
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,370
    Firefighters $75,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $113,970
    School Bus Monitors $36,980
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $43,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Hartford, CT is $39.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Hartford, CT is 8.6% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $63,420 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,720.