How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Richmond?
$62,720a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $30.15 an hour or $5,227 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.15
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 254 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 3,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,270Median: $62,720Highest 10%: $96,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,270 | $25.61 | |
| 25th | $58,820 | $28.28 | |
| Median | $62,720 | $30.15 | |
| 75th | $76,410 | $36.74 | |
| 90th | $96,220 | $46.26 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Washington, DC | $84,000 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $60,880 |
| Roanoke, VA | $59,900 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,690 |
| Winchester, VA | $58,960 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $58,260 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $58,150 |
| Staunton, VA | $56,640 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $56,250 |
| Kingsport, TN | $48,620 |
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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $30.15 ($62,720 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $62,720 against $76,210 nationally, 18% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $65,870, so Richmond pays 5% less.
Where does Richmond rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
254 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,220 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.