How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Rochester?
$92,920a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $44.67 an hour or $7,743 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.67
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,140Median: $92,920Highest 10%: $101,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,140 | $27.47 | |
| 25th | $65,870 | $31.67 | |
| Median | $92,920 | $44.67 | |
| 75th | $96,200 | $46.25 | |
| 90th | $101,400 | $48.76 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| New York, NY | $105,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $87,930 |
| Binghamton, NY | $84,320 |
| Ithaca, NY | $84,320 |
| Buffalo, NY | $80,950 |
| Watertown, NY | $79,540 |
| Albany, NY | $78,240 |
| Syracuse, NY | $75,370 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $73,800 |
| Kingston, NY | $68,730 |
| Elmira, NY | $65,180 |
| Utica, NY | $60,510 |
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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $44.67 ($92,920 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $92,920 against $76,210 nationally, 22% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $92,790, so Rochester pays 0% more.
Where does Rochester rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
46 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,400 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.