How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Georgia?
$58,120a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Georgia. That is $27.94 an hour or $4,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.94
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,690Median: $58,120Highest 10%: $76,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,690 | $21.00 | |
| 25th | $48,290 | $23.22 | |
| Median | $58,120 | $27.94 | |
| 75th | $63,270 | $30.42 | |
| 90th | $76,250 | $36.66 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gainesville, GA | $61,400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $60,910 |
| Athens, GA | $60,710 |
| Dalton, GA | $60,130 |
| Savannah, GA | $59,930 |
| Augusta, GA | $58,390 |
| Hinesville, GA | $58,060 |
| Albany, GA | $53,710 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $52,950 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $51,330 |
| Columbus, GA | $49,990 |
| Valdosta, GA | $46,960 |
| Macon, GA | $46,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 42. North Carolina | $59,300 |
| 43. Tennessee | $59,280 |
| 44. Kansas | $59,230 |
| 45. Georgia | $58,120 |
| 46. South Carolina | $58,070 |
| 47. West Virginia | $56,960 |
| 48. Alabama | $51,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $27.94 ($58,120 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $58,120 against $76,210 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Georgia rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Georgia ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Gainesville, GA, with a median of $61,400 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.