How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Idaho Falls?
$61,880a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,157 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 260 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,090Median: $61,880Highest 10%: $76,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,090 | $22.64 | |
| 25th | $49,800 | $23.94 | |
| Median | $61,880 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $70,370 | $33.83 | |
| 90th | $76,750 | $36.90 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Boise City, ID | $84,940 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $83,560 |
| Logan, UT | $62,970 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $62,150 |
| Pocatello, ID | $58,840 |
Related jobs in Idaho Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $95,850 |
| Security Guard | $78,680 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $63,130 |
| Firefighter | $60,930 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $48,420 |
| Lifeguard | $24,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Idaho Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area is $29.75 ($61,880 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Idaho Falls than the national average?
No: $61,880 against $76,210 nationally, 19% less.
How does Idaho Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $66,990, so Idaho Falls pays 8% less.
Where does Idaho Falls rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
260 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Idaho Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,750 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.