How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Salem?
$84,320a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $40.54 an hour or $7,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.54
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,600Median: $84,320Highest 10%: $109,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,600 | $30.10 | |
| 25th | $79,150 | $38.05 | |
| Median | $84,320 | $40.54 | |
| 75th | $95,240 | $45.79 | |
| 90th | $109,400 | $52.57 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Bend, OR | $97,230 |
| Portland, OR | $97,200 |
| Corvallis, OR | $94,720 |
| Eugene, OR | $92,780 |
| Medford, OR | $87,160 |
| Albany, OR | $76,940 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $75,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $40.54 ($84,320 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $84,320 against $76,210 nationally, 11% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $88,140, so Salem pays 4% less.
Where does Salem rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
64 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,400 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.