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

$80,200a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metro area. That is $38.56 an hour or $6,683 a month.

Hourly
$38.56
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
100 of 386
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,980Median: $80,200Highest 10%: $99,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$58,980$28.36
25th$74,560$35.85
Median$80,200$38.56
75th$84,530$40.64
90th$99,420$47.80

Other cities in Wisconsin

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

Minneapolis, MN$97,190
Milwaukee, WI$82,090
Green Bay, WI$81,110
Madison, WI$80,580
Fond du Lac, WI$79,670
Kenosha, WI$78,780
Wausau, WI$78,150
Racine, WI$77,840
Appleton, WI$77,620
Sheboygan, WI$76,720
Duluth, MN$76,220
Eau Claire, WI$75,440
Janesville, WI$74,220
La Crosse, WI$74,050
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Related jobs in Oshkosh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$98,180
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$88,760
Correctional Officer and Jailer$78,670
Firefighter$51,520
Security Guard$36,330
Lifeguard$27,940
Salaries for every job in Oshkosh, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metro area is $38.56 ($80,200 a year).

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

Yes: $80,200 against $76,210 nationally, 5% more.

How does Oshkosh compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $78,090, so Oshkosh pays 3% more.

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

100 of 386 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $58,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,420 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.