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

$82,170a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the New Haven, CT metro area. That is $39.50 an hour or $6,848 a month.

Hourly
$39.50
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
82 of 386
Jobs in the area
1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,710Median: $82,170Highest 10%: $105,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$61,710$29.67
25th$75,340$36.22
Median$82,170$39.50
75th$93,320$44.87
90th$105,000$50.50

Other cities in Connecticut

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

Bridgeport, CT$84,000
Waterbury, CT$82,830
Hartford, CT$82,660
Norwich, CT$79,580
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Related jobs in New Haven

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$106,400
Detective and Criminal Investigator$96,790
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$95,620
Fire Inspector and Investigator$93,430
Firefighter$79,380
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$66,540
Private Detective and Investigator$65,030
Security Guard$45,060
Crossing Guard and Flagger$43,460
Protective Service Worker$36,120
Salaries for every job in New Haven, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Haven, CT metro area is $39.50 ($82,170 a year).

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

Yes: $82,170 against $76,210 nationally, 8% more.

How does New Haven compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $82,170, so New Haven pays 0% more.

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

82 of 386 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $61,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,000 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.