How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Arkansas?
$47,670a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Arkansas. That is $22.92 an hour or $3,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.92
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,210Median: $47,670Highest 10%: $70,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,210 | $16.93 | |
| 25th | $40,100 | $19.28 | |
| Median | $47,670 | $22.92 | |
| 75th | $56,720 | $27.27 | |
| 90th | $70,190 | $33.75 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $75,410 |
| Texarkana, TX | $57,180 |
| Little Rock, AR | $54,840 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $53,420 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $51,070 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $49,570 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $44,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 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 Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $22.92 ($47,670 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $47,670 against $76,210 nationally, 37% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Arkansas ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $75,410 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.