Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in West Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $52,020 -31.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.01
10th percentile $38,060
90th percentile $66,630
Employed locally 570
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,060
    25th
    $46,530
    50th (median)
    $52,020
    75th
    $59,030
    90th
    $66,630

    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 West Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $39,120
    Security Guards $34,330
    Firefighters $34,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $52,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $56,530
    Bailiffs $28,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in West Kentucky is $25.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in West Kentucky is 31.8% 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 West Kentucky?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $38,060 per year in West Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,530.