How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Denver?
$102,000a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $49.02 an hour or $8,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.02
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 4,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,640Median: $102,000Highest 10%: $113,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,640 | $36.85 | |
| 25th | $83,590 | $40.19 | |
| Median | $102,000 | $49.02 | |
| 75th | $106,100 | $50.99 | |
| 90th | $113,600 | $54.63 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 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 |
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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $49.02 ($102,000 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $102,000 against $76,210 nationally, 34% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $97,350, so Denver pays 5% more.
Where does Denver rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
21 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,600 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.