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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Montgomery?

$48,490a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Montgomery, AL metro area. That is $23.31 an hour or $4,041 a month.

Hourly
$23.31
Vs. national median
-36%
Rank among cities
365 of 386
Jobs in the area
1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,530Median: $48,490Highest 10%: $70,710
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,530$18.04
25th$43,850$21.08
Median$48,490$23.31
75th$60,050$28.87
90th$70,710$34.00

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.

Huntsville, AL$64,550
Birmingham, AL$60,590
Auburn, AL$60,230
Tuscaloosa, AL$59,670
Dothan, AL$59,210
Daphne, AL$58,860
Decatur, AL$57,120
Florence, AL$56,010
Columbus, GA$49,990
Gadsden, AL$48,340
Mobile, AL$47,000
Anniston, AL$44,890
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in Alabama Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in all states

Related jobs in Montgomery

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$84,270
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$74,450
Detective and Criminal Investigator$70,710
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$67,670
Correctional Officer and Jailer$55,360
Firefighter$48,780
Private Detective and Investigator$47,100
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$46,300
Security Guard$31,000
Lifeguard$21,940
Salaries for every job in Montgomery, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Montgomery?

The median hourly pay in the Montgomery, AL metro area is $23.31 ($48,490 a year).

Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Montgomery than the national average?

No: $48,490 against $76,210 nationally, 36% less.

How does Montgomery compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $51,270, so Montgomery pays 5% less.

Where does Montgomery rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?

365 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Montgomery?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,710 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.