How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Kentucky?
$60,490a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Kentucky. That is $29.08 an hour or $5,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.08
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,780Median: $60,490Highest 10%: $77,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,780 | $18.64 | |
| 25th | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| Median | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| 75th | $68,990 | $33.17 | |
| 90th | $77,970 | $37.49 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $80,410 |
| Louisville, KY | $63,220 |
| Lexington, KY | $61,720 |
| Owensboro, KY | $61,560 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $60,550 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,730 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $59,030 |
| Clarksville, TN | $57,610 |
| Huntington, WV | $56,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 36. Wyoming | $66,140 |
| 37. Virginia | $65,870 |
| 38. South Dakota | $60,740 |
| 39. Kentucky | $60,490 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $59,700 |
| 41. Missouri | $59,460 |
| 42. North Carolina | $59,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $29.08 ($60,490 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $60,490 against $76,210 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Kentucky ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $80,410 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.