How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in New York?
$92,790a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in New York. That is $44.61 an hour or $7,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.61
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 53,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,000Median: $92,790Highest 10%: $118,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,000 | $25.48 | |
| 25th | $57,180 | $27.49 | |
| Median | $92,790 | $44.61 | |
| 75th | $107,100 | $51.48 | |
| 90th | $118,300 | $56.85 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $105,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $92,920 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $87,930 |
| Binghamton, NY | $84,320 |
| Ithaca, NY | $84,320 |
| Buffalo, NY | $80,950 |
| Watertown, NY | $79,540 |
| Albany, NY | $78,240 |
| Syracuse, NY | $75,370 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $73,800 |
| Kingston, NY | $68,730 |
| Elmira, NY | $65,180 |
| Utica, NY | $60,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 4. Alaska | $99,130 |
| 5. Colorado | $97,350 |
| 6. Delaware | $92,970 |
| 7. New York | $92,790 |
| 8. New Jersey | $92,610 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $88,650 |
| 10. Oregon | $88,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $44.61 ($92,790 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $92,790 against $76,210 nationally, 22% more.
Where does New York rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
New York ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $105,500 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.