How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Little Rock?
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area. That is $26.37 an hour or $4,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.37
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 343 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 1,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,160 | $19.31 | |
| 25th | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| Median | $54,840 | $26.37 | |
| 75th | $70,190 | $33.75 | |
| 90th | $76,040 | $36.56 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Memphis, TN | $75,410 |
| Texarkana, TX | $57,180 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $53,420 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $51,070 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $49,570 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $44,850 |
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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Little Rock?
The median hourly pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area is $26.37 ($54,840 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Little Rock than the national average?
No: $54,840 against $76,210 nationally, 28% less.
How does Little Rock compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $47,670, so Little Rock pays 15% more.
Where does Little Rock rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
343 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Little Rock?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,040 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.