How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in North Carolina?
$59,300a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in North Carolina. That is $28.51 an hour or $4,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.51
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,040Median: $59,300Highest 10%: $80,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,040 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $49,460 | $23.78 | |
| Median | $59,300 | $28.51 | |
| 75th | $72,700 | $34.95 | |
| 90th | $80,240 | $38.58 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $65,860 |
| Burlington, NC | $65,700 |
| Charlotte, NC | $63,190 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $62,750 |
| Greensboro, NC | $60,830 |
| Durham, NC | $60,100 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,690 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $59,540 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $58,560 |
| Asheville, NC | $58,090 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $57,440 |
| Greenville, NC | $57,190 |
| Wilmington, NC | $53,520 |
| Hickory, NC | $52,260 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $48,160 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $46,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 39. Kentucky | $60,490 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $59,700 |
| 41. Missouri | $59,460 |
| 42. North Carolina | $59,300 |
| 43. Tennessee | $59,280 |
| 44. Kansas | $59,230 |
| 45. Georgia | $58,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $28.51 ($59,300 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $59,300 against $76,210 nationally, 22% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
North Carolina ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $65,860 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.