How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Wisconsin?
$78,090a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Wisconsin. That is $37.54 an hour or $6,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.54
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,530Median: $78,090Highest 10%: $94,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,530 | $28.14 | |
| 25th | $67,450 | $32.43 | |
| Median | $78,090 | $37.54 | |
| 75th | $84,850 | $40.79 | |
| 90th | $94,450 | $45.41 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $97,190 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $82,090 |
| Green Bay, WI | $81,110 |
| Madison, WI | $80,580 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $80,200 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $79,670 |
| Kenosha, WI | $78,780 |
| Wausau, WI | $78,150 |
| Racine, WI | $77,840 |
| Appleton, WI | $77,620 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $76,720 |
| Duluth, MN | $76,220 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $75,440 |
| Janesville, WI | $74,220 |
| La Crosse, WI | $74,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 15. Massachusetts | $78,940 |
| 16. Arizona | $78,880 |
| 17. Nevada | $78,140 |
| 18. Wisconsin | $78,090 |
| 19. Maryland | $77,970 |
| 20. Utah | $77,310 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $77,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $37.54 ($78,090 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $78,090 against $76,210 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $97,190 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.