How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Alabama?
$51,270a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Alabama. That is $24.65 an hour or $4,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.65
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,480Median: $51,270Highest 10%: $77,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| 25th | $44,260 | $21.28 | |
| Median | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| 75th | $63,090 | $30.33 | |
| 90th | $77,220 | $37.13 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $64,550 |
| Birmingham, AL | $60,590 |
| Auburn, AL | $60,230 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $59,670 |
| Dothan, AL | $59,210 |
| Daphne, AL | $58,860 |
| Decatur, AL | $57,120 |
| Florence, AL | $56,010 |
| Columbus, GA | $49,990 |
| Montgomery, AL | $48,490 |
| Gadsden, AL | $48,340 |
| Mobile, AL | $47,000 |
| Anniston, AL | $44,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 45. Georgia | $58,120 |
| 46. South Carolina | $58,070 |
| 47. West Virginia | $56,960 |
| 48. Alabama | $51,270 |
| 49. Louisiana | $48,380 |
| 50. Arkansas | $47,670 |
| 51. Mississippi | $46,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $24.65 ($51,270 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $51,270 against $76,210 nationally, 33% less.
Where does Alabama rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Alabama ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $64,550 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.