How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Kenosha?
$78,780a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Kenosha, WI metro area. That is $37.88 an hour or $6,565 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.88
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,050Median: $78,780Highest 10%: $93,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,050 | $37.52 | |
| 25th | $78,050 | $37.52 | |
| Median | $78,780 | $37.88 | |
| 75th | $86,830 | $41.75 | |
| 90th | $93,120 | $44.77 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $97,190 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $82,090 |
| Green Bay, WI | $81,110 |
| Madison, WI | $80,580 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $80,200 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $79,670 |
| Wausau, WI | $78,150 |
| Racine, WI | $77,840 |
| Appleton, WI | $77,620 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $76,720 |
| Duluth, MN | $76,220 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $75,440 |
| Janesville, WI | $74,220 |
| La Crosse, WI | $74,050 |
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Salaries for every job in Kenosha, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Kenosha?
The median hourly pay in the Kenosha, WI metro area is $37.88 ($78,780 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Kenosha than the national average?
Yes: $78,780 against $76,210 nationally, 3% more.
How does Kenosha compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $78,090, so Kenosha pays 1% more.
Where does Kenosha rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
116 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Kenosha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,120 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.