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

$53,420a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area. That is $25.68 an hour or $4,452 a month.

Hourly
$25.68
Vs. national median
-30%
Rank among cities
348 of 386
Jobs in the area
870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,810Median: $53,420Highest 10%: $61,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,810$21.06
25th$48,810$23.47
Median$53,420$25.68
75th$56,430$27.13
90th$61,360$29.50

Other cities in Arkansas

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

Memphis, TN$75,410
Texarkana, TX$57,180
Little Rock, AR$54,840
Fort Smith, AR$51,070
Jonesboro, AR$49,570
Hot Springs, AR$44,850
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Related jobs in Fayetteville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$86,260
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$82,010
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$75,220
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$63,210
Detective and Criminal Investigator$61,300
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$60,310
Correctional Officer and Jailer$46,710
Firefighter$38,570
Security Guard$36,110
Salaries for every job in Fayetteville, AR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area is $25.68 ($53,420 a year).

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

No: $53,420 against $76,210 nationally, 30% less.

How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $47,670, so Fayetteville pays 12% more.

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

348 of 386 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,360 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.