How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Pennsylvania?
$85,470a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Pennsylvania. That is $41.09 an hour or $7,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.09
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,680Median: $85,470Highest 10%: $109,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,680 | $23.40 | |
| 25th | $63,080 | $30.33 | |
| Median | $85,470 | $41.09 | |
| 75th | $96,970 | $46.62 | |
| 90th | $109,800 | $52.78 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gettysburg, PA | $91,530 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $89,580 |
| Reading, PA | $87,060 |
| Lancaster, PA | $86,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $84,530 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $84,470 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $83,190 |
| Erie, PA | $80,860 |
| York, PA | $79,550 |
| Lebanon, PA | $79,430 |
| Scranton, PA | $72,210 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $70,670 |
| Altoona, PA | $70,560 |
| State College, PA | $70,510 |
| Williamsport, PA | $66,710 |
| Johnstown, PA | $59,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 8. New Jersey | $92,610 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $88,650 |
| 10. Oregon | $88,140 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $85,470 |
| 12. Hawaii | $83,820 |
| 13. Minnesota | $83,360 |
| 14. Connecticut | $82,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $41.09 ($85,470 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $85,470 against $76,210 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Gettysburg, PA, with a median of $91,530 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.