How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Albany?
$78,240a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $37.62 an hour or $6,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.62
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 122 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 1,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,240Median: $78,240Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,240 | $24.15 | |
| 25th | $62,210 | $29.91 | |
| Median | $78,240 | $37.62 | |
| 75th | $92,550 | $44.50 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.21 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| New York, NY | $105,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $92,920 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $87,930 |
| Binghamton, NY | $84,320 |
| Ithaca, NY | $84,320 |
| Buffalo, NY | $80,950 |
| Watertown, NY | $79,540 |
| Syracuse, NY | $75,370 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $73,800 |
| Kingston, NY | $68,730 |
| Elmira, NY | $65,180 |
| Utica, NY | $60,510 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $37.62 ($78,240 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $78,240 against $76,210 nationally, 3% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $92,790, so Albany pays 16% less.
Where does Albany rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
122 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,300 or more.
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.