Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Savannah, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Savannah, GA

Median annual salary $60,900 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $45,150
90th percentile $85,350
Employed locally 1,170
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,150
    25th
    $52,030
    50th (median)
    $60,900
    75th
    $70,790
    90th
    $85,350

    Savannah economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,632 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 82% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 18% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $80,060
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $78,670
    Sheboygan, WI $75,880
    Michigan $74,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $65,230
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $64,740

    Related occupations in Savannah, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,220
    Firefighters $49,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,300
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $83,970
    School Bus Monitors $20,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Savannah, GA is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Savannah, GA 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 Savannah?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,150 per year in Savannah, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,030.