Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Virginia Beach, VA-NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

Median annual salary $59,030 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.38
10th percentile $51,480
90th percentile $95,150
Employed locally 4,140
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,480
    25th
    $57,500
    50th (median)
    $59,030
    75th
    $76,860
    90th
    $95,150

    Virginia Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,533 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 73% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 27% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,870
    Corvallis, OR $93,680
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $92,280

    Related occupations in Virginia Beach, VA-NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,810
    Firefighters $57,620
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,310
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,520
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $31,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $86,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Virginia Beach, VA-NC is $28.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Virginia Beach, VA-NC is 22.6% 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 Virginia Beach?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $51,480 per year in Virginia Beach, VA-NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,500.