How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Florida?
$74,470a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Florida. That is $35.80 an hour or $6,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.80
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 43,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,330Median: $74,470Highest 10%: $98,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,330 | $24.68 | |
| 25th | $60,520 | $29.10 | |
| Median | $74,470 | $35.80 | |
| 75th | $93,460 | $44.93 | |
| 90th | $98,190 | $47.21 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $79,840 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $78,810 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $77,070 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $76,710 |
| North Port, FL | $75,820 |
| Tampa, FL | $75,710 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $74,450 |
| Ocala, FL | $73,570 |
| Naples, FL | $73,040 |
| Wildwood, FL | $72,980 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $69,700 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $67,200 |
| Lakeland, FL | $66,700 |
| Gainesville, FL | $63,050 |
| Orlando, FL | $63,010 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $60,520 |
| Sebastian, FL | $60,320 |
| Crestview, FL | $59,130 |
| Panama City, FL | $58,750 |
| Sebring, FL | $58,520 |
| Pensacola, FL | $56,720 |
| Deltona, FL | $53,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 23. Texas | $75,900 |
| 24. Nebraska | $74,620 |
| 25. North Dakota | $74,500 |
| 26. Florida | $74,470 |
| 27. Iowa | $74,470 |
| 28. Michigan | $73,730 |
| 29. Indiana | $73,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $35.80 ($74,470 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $74,470 against $76,210 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Florida rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Florida ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $79,840 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.