How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Connecticut?
$82,170a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Connecticut. That is $39.50 an hour or $6,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.50
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,310Median: $82,170Highest 10%: $102,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,310 | $30.44 | |
| 25th | $77,500 | $37.26 | |
| Median | $82,170 | $39.50 | |
| 75th | $93,520 | $44.96 | |
| 90th | $102,700 | $49.36 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $84,000 |
| Waterbury, CT | $82,830 |
| Hartford, CT | $82,660 |
| New Haven, CT | $82,170 |
| Norwich, CT | $79,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 11. Pennsylvania | $85,470 |
| 12. Hawaii | $83,820 |
| 13. Minnesota | $83,360 |
| 14. Connecticut | $82,170 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $78,940 |
| 16. Arizona | $78,880 |
| 17. Nevada | $78,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $39.50 ($82,170 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $82,170 against $76,210 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Connecticut ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $84,000 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.