How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Louisiana?
$48,380a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Louisiana. That is $23.26 an hour or $4,032 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.26
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,470Median: $48,380Highest 10%: $69,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,470 | $17.53 | |
| 25th | $43,090 | $20.72 | |
| Median | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| 75th | $59,440 | $28.58 | |
| 90th | $69,140 | $33.24 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $60,130 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $56,290 |
| Monroe, LA | $50,670 |
| Lafayette, LA | $49,900 |
| New Orleans, LA | $48,970 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,710 |
| Slidell, LA | $47,790 |
| Houma, LA | $44,320 |
| Alexandria, LA | $43,980 |
| Hammond, LA | $40,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 46. South Carolina | $58,070 |
| 47. West Virginia | $56,960 |
| 48. Alabama | $51,270 |
| 49. Louisiana | $48,380 |
| 50. Arkansas | $47,670 |
| 51. Mississippi | $46,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $23.26 ($48,380 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $48,380 against $76,210 nationally, 37% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Louisiana ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $60,130 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.