Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $63,070 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.32
10th percentile $50,420
90th percentile $86,380
Employed locally 1,020
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,420
    25th
    $59,720
    50th (median)
    $63,070
    75th
    $76,670
    90th
    $86,380

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $80,410
    Sandusky, OH $66,400
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $63,170
    Bowling Green, KY $61,260
    Kentucky $60,230
    Elizabethtown, KY $59,300

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,370
    Firefighters$36,920
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$90,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$69,950
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$32,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Lexington, KY is $30.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Lexington, KY is 17.3% below 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $50,420 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,720.