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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Savannah?

$59,930a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Savannah, GA metro area. That is $28.81 an hour or $4,994 a month.

Hourly
$28.81
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
286 of 386
Jobs in the area
1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,140Median: $59,930Highest 10%: $77,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,140$21.22
25th$51,110$24.57
Median$59,930$28.81
75th$61,740$29.68
90th$77,250$37.14

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.

Gainesville, GA$61,400
Atlanta, GA$60,910
Athens, GA$60,710
Dalton, GA$60,130
Augusta, GA$58,390
Hinesville, GA$58,060
Albany, GA$53,710
Warner Robins, GA$52,950
Chattanooga, TN$51,330
Columbus, GA$49,990
Valdosta, GA$46,960
Macon, GA$46,630
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in Georgia Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in all states

Related jobs in Savannah

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$82,980
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$81,340
Detective and Criminal Investigator$72,460
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$58,810
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$56,570
Firefighter$50,470
Correctional Officer and Jailer$48,450
Private Detective and Investigator$45,960
Protective Service Worker$42,470
Salaries for every job in Savannah, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Savannah?

The median hourly pay in the Savannah, GA metro area is $28.81 ($59,930 a year).

Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Savannah than the national average?

No: $59,930 against $76,210 nationally, 21% less.

How does Savannah compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $58,120, so Savannah pays 3% more.

Where does Savannah rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?

286 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Savannah?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,250 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.