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

$96,740a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $46.51 an hour or $8,062 a month.

Hourly
$46.51
Vs. national median
+27%
Rank among cities
38 of 386
Jobs in the area
600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,660Median: $96,740Highest 10%: $102,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$75,660$36.38
25th$75,660$36.38
Median$96,740$46.51
75th$97,400$46.83
90th$102,600$49.34

Other cities in Colorado

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

Denver, CO$102,000
Boulder, CO$100,100
Greeley, CO$96,620
Grand Junction, CO$93,640
Colorado Springs, CO$91,580
Pueblo, CO$76,060
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in Colorado Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Collins

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$131,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$120,600
Detective and Criminal Investigator$103,100
Firefighter$99,930
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$46,870
Security Guard$43,320
Protective Service Worker$42,690
Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist$42,160
Lifeguard$34,580
Salaries for every job in Fort Collins, CO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $46.51 ($96,740 a year).

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

Yes: $96,740 against $76,210 nationally, 27% more.

How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $97,350, so Fort Collins pays 1% less.

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

38 of 386 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $75,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,600 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.