How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Norwich?
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area. That is $38.26 an hour or $6,632 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.26
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 104 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,610 | $31.06 | |
| 25th | $73,670 | $35.42 | |
| Median | $79,580 | $38.26 | |
| 75th | $85,570 | $41.14 | |
| 90th | $95,850 | $46.08 |
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 |
| New Haven, CT | $82,170 |
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Salaries for every job in Norwich, CTFrequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Norwich?
The median hourly pay in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area is $38.26 ($79,580 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Norwich than the national average?
Yes: $79,580 against $76,210 nationally, 4% more.
How does Norwich compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $82,170, so Norwich pays 3% less.
Where does Norwich rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
104 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Norwich?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,850 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.