Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,960 -24% vs national
Median hourly $27.87
10th percentile $48,920
90th percentile $76,530
Employed locally 470
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,920
    25th
    $51,770
    50th (median)
    $57,960
    75th
    $65,850
    90th
    $76,530

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,750
    Security Guards $36,570
    Firefighters $49,110
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $85,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,280
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northeast Virginia is $27.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northeast Virginia is 24% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,920 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,770.