How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Syracuse?
$75,370a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $36.24 an hour or $6,281 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.24
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 166 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,270Median: $75,370Highest 10%: $97,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,270 | $27.05 | |
| 25th | $59,600 | $28.65 | |
| Median | $75,370 | $36.24 | |
| 75th | $79,840 | $38.38 | |
| 90th | $97,850 | $47.04 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| New York, NY | $105,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $92,920 |
| 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 |
| 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 Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $36.24 ($75,370 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $75,370 against $76,210 nationally, 1% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $92,790, so Syracuse pays 19% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
166 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,850 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.