How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Anchorage?
$115,000a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $55.30 an hour or $9,585 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.30
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,240Median: $115,000Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,240 | $38.58 | |
| 25th | $98,590 | $47.40 | |
| Median | $115,000 | $55.30 | |
| 75th | $126,500 | $60.81 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.64 |
Other cities in Alaska
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Fairbanks, AK | $105,400 |
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Salaries for every job in Anchorage, AKFrequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $55.30 ($115,000 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $115,000 against $76,210 nationally, 51% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $99,130, so Anchorage pays 16% more.
Where does Anchorage rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
13 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,400 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.