How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Arizona?
$78,880a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Arizona. That is $37.92 an hour or $6,573 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.92
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,990Median: $78,880Highest 10%: $98,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,990 | $29.32 | |
| 25th | $68,550 | $32.96 | |
| Median | $78,880 | $37.92 | |
| 75th | $96,800 | $46.54 | |
| 90th | $98,560 | $47.38 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $85,050 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $78,670 |
| Tucson, AZ | $76,970 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $74,030 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $72,500 |
| Yuma, AZ | $65,510 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $60,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 13. Minnesota | $83,360 |
| 14. Connecticut | $82,170 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $78,940 |
| 16. Arizona | $78,880 |
| 17. Nevada | $78,140 |
| 18. Wisconsin | $78,090 |
| 19. Maryland | $77,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $37.92 ($78,880 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $78,880 against $76,210 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Arizona rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Arizona ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $85,050 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.