How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Phoenix?
$85,050a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $40.89 an hour or $7,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.89
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 7,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,550Median: $85,050Highest 10%: $98,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,550 | $31.03 | |
| 25th | $77,030 | $37.03 | |
| Median | $85,050 | $40.89 | |
| 75th | $98,560 | $47.38 | |
| 90th | $98,560 | $47.38 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $78,670 |
| Tucson, AZ | $76,970 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $74,030 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $72,500 |
| Yuma, AZ | $65,510 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $60,110 |
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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $40.89 ($85,050 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $85,050 against $76,210 nationally, 12% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $78,880, so Phoenix pays 8% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
58 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,560 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.