How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Idaho?
$66,990a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Idaho. That is $32.21 an hour or $5,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.21
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,840Median: $66,990Highest 10%: $97,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| 25th | $58,090 | $27.93 | |
| Median | $66,990 | $32.21 | |
| 75th | $83,560 | $40.17 | |
| 90th | $97,980 | $47.11 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boise City, ID | $84,940 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $83,560 |
| Logan, UT | $62,970 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $62,150 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $61,880 |
| Pocatello, ID | $58,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 32. New Mexico | $69,180 |
| 33. Vermont | $68,910 |
| 34. Maine | $67,050 |
| 35. Idaho | $66,990 |
| 36. Wyoming | $66,140 |
| 37. Virginia | $65,870 |
| 38. South Dakota | $60,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $32.21 ($66,990 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $66,990 against $76,210 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Idaho rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Idaho ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Boise City, ID, with a median of $84,940 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.