How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Vermont?
$68,910a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Vermont. That is $33.13 an hour or $5,743 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.13
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,950Median: $68,910Highest 10%: $95,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,950 | $25.94 | |
| 25th | $59,680 | $28.69 | |
| Median | $68,910 | $33.13 | |
| 75th | $79,080 | $38.02 | |
| 90th | $95,530 | $45.93 |
Cities in Vermont
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Burlington, VT | $74,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 30. New Hampshire | $71,640 |
| 31. Montana | $70,050 |
| 32. New Mexico | $69,180 |
| 33. Vermont | $68,910 |
| 34. Maine | $67,050 |
| 35. Idaho | $66,990 |
| 36. Wyoming | $66,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Vermont?
The median hourly pay in Vermont is $33.13 ($68,910 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Vermont than the national average?
No: $68,910 against $76,210 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Vermont rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Vermont ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Vermont pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $74,400 a year.
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.