How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Appleton?

$77,620a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Appleton, WI metro area. That is $37.32 an hour or $6,468 a month.

Hourly: $37.32
Vs. national median: +2%
Rank among cities: 129 of 386
Jobs in the area: 340

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $59,700Median: $77,620Highest 10%: $91,550

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$59,700	$28.70
25th	$71,730	$34.49
Median	$77,620	$37.32
75th	$78,990	$37.98
90th	$91,550	$44.01

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.

Minneapolis, MN	$97,190
Milwaukee, WI	$82,090
Green Bay, WI	$81,110
Madison, WI	$80,580
Oshkosh, WI	$80,200
Fond du Lac, WI	$79,670
Kenosha, WI	$78,780
Wausau, WI	$78,150
Racine, WI	$77,840
Sheboygan, WI	$76,720
Duluth, MN	$76,220
Eau Claire, WI	$75,440
Janesville, WI	$74,220
La Crosse, WI	$74,050

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Related jobs in Appleton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$97,020
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$92,030
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$89,900
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$65,540
Transportation Security Screener	$63,130
Firefighter	$46,800
Security Guard	$36,040
Lifeguard	$28,480

Salaries for every job in Appleton, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Appleton?

The median hourly pay in the Appleton, WI metro area is $37.32 ($77,620 a year).

Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Appleton than the national average?

Yes: $77,620 against $76,210 nationally, 2% more.

How does Appleton compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $78,090, so Appleton pays 1% less.

Where does Appleton rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?

129 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Appleton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $59,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,550 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.