How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Colorado?
$97,350a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Colorado. That is $46.80 an hour or $8,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.80
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,340Median: $97,350Highest 10%: $109,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,340 | $31.41 | |
| 25th | $76,640 | $36.85 | |
| Median | $97,350 | $46.80 | |
| 75th | $102,600 | $49.34 | |
| 90th | $109,300 | $52.55 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $102,000 |
| Boulder, CO | $100,100 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $96,740 |
| Greeley, CO | $96,620 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $93,640 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $91,580 |
| Pueblo, CO | $76,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 2. Washington | $102,100 |
| 3. Illinois | $100,500 |
| 4. Alaska | $99,130 |
| 5. Colorado | $97,350 |
| 6. Delaware | $92,970 |
| 7. New York | $92,790 |
| 8. New Jersey | $92,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $46.80 ($97,350 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $97,350 against $76,210 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Colorado rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Colorado ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $102,000 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.