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

$72,070a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Billings, MT metro area. That is $34.65 an hour or $6,006 a month.

Hourly
$34.65
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
207 of 386
Jobs in the area
320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,850Median: $72,070Highest 10%: $82,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$59,850$28.77
25th$63,580$30.57
Median$72,070$34.65
75th$82,760$39.79
90th$82,760$39.79

Other cities in Montana

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

Great Falls, MT$78,870
Missoula, MT$77,610
Helena, MT$75,430
Bozeman, MT$74,320
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in Montana Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in all states

Related jobs in Billings

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$95,530
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$84,190
Detective and Criminal Investigator$72,880
Firefighter$68,100
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Correctional Officer and Jailer$49,110
Security Guard$38,040
Protective Service Worker$30,830
Salaries for every job in Billings, MT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Billings, MT metro area is $34.65 ($72,070 a year).

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

No: $72,070 against $76,210 nationally, 5% less.

How does Billings compare with the rest of Montana?

The median in Montana is $70,050, so Billings pays 3% more.

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

207 of 386 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $59,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,760 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.