How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Madison?
$80,580a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $38.74 an hour or $6,715 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.74
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 1,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,730Median: $80,580Highest 10%: $98,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,730 | $29.68 | |
| 25th | $76,520 | $36.79 | |
| Median | $80,580 | $38.74 | |
| 75th | $84,860 | $40.80 | |
| 90th | $98,410 | $47.31 |
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 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $80,200 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $79,670 |
| Kenosha, WI | $78,780 |
| 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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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $38.74 ($80,580 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $80,580 against $76,210 nationally, 6% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $78,090, so Madison pays 3% more.
Where does Madison rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
91 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,410 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.