How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Manchester?
$73,960a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area. That is $35.56 an hour or $6,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.56
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 183 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,100Median: $73,960Highest 10%: $92,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,100 | $28.89 | |
| 25th | $64,320 | $30.92 | |
| Median | $73,960 | $35.56 | |
| 75th | $84,280 | $40.52 | |
| 90th | $92,650 | $44.54 |
Other cities in New Hampshire
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Boston, MA | $78,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Manchester, NHFrequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Manchester?
The median hourly pay in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area is $35.56 ($73,960 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Manchester than the national average?
No: $73,960 against $76,210 nationally, 3% less.
How does Manchester compare with the rest of New Hampshire?
The median in New Hampshire is $71,640, so Manchester pays 3% more.
Where does Manchester rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
183 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Manchester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,650 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.