Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $60,890 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.27
10th percentile $47,180
90th percentile $85,620
Employed locally 5,800
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,180
    25th
    $56,710
    50th (median)
    $60,890
    75th
    $75,030
    90th
    $85,620

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 81% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 19% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Port St. Lucie, FL $77,980
    Flagstaff, AZ $77,550
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $76,990
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $76,720
    Florida $76,190

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,940
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $37,400
    Firefighters $46,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,960
    Transportation Security Screeners $59,950
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Orlando, FL is $29.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Orlando, FL is 20.2% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $47,180 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,710.