How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Virginia?
$65,870a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Virginia. That is $31.67 an hour or $5,489 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.67
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,000Median: $65,870Highest 10%: $96,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,000 | $24.04 | |
| 25th | $58,140 | $27.95 | |
| Median | $65,870 | $31.67 | |
| 75th | $78,480 | $37.73 | |
| 90th | $96,820 | $46.55 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $84,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $62,720 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $60,880 |
| Roanoke, VA | $59,900 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,690 |
| Winchester, VA | $58,960 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $58,260 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $58,150 |
| Staunton, VA | $56,640 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $56,250 |
| Kingsport, TN | $48,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 34. Maine | $67,050 |
| 35. Idaho | $66,990 |
| 36. Wyoming | $66,140 |
| 37. Virginia | $65,870 |
| 38. South Dakota | $60,740 |
| 39. Kentucky | $60,490 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $59,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $31.67 ($65,870 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $65,870 against $76,210 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Virginia rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Virginia ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $84,000 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.