Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in South Florida

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

Median annual salary $63,920 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.73
10th percentile $45,940
90th percentile $88,710
Employed locally 600
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,940
    25th
    $52,500
    50th (median)
    $63,920
    75th
    $73,940
    90th
    $88,710

    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 Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,970
    Security Guards $37,440
    Firefighters $48,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $53,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,630
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $80,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in South Florida is $30.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in South Florida is 16.2% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,940 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,500.