Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in South Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,060 -39.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $36,090
90th percentile $63,920
Employed locally 690
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,090
    25th
    $38,580
    50th (median)
    $46,060
    75th
    $52,210
    90th
    $63,920

    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 South Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$31,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$36,140
    Firefighters$26,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$59,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$43,130
    Bailiffs$33,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in South Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in South Central Kentucky is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.48 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Kentucky above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in South Central Kentucky is 39.6% 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 South Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $36,090 per year in South Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,580.