How much does a transit and railroad police make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $43.38 an hour or $7,519 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.38
- Average (mean)
- $91,810
- Jobs
- 4,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,690 | $27.74 | |
| 25th | $68,990 | $33.17 | |
| Median | $90,230 | $43.38 | |
| 75th | $119,300 | $57.35 | |
| 90th | $125,900 | $60.53 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $109,700 |
| New Jersey | $106,300 |
| Maryland | $99,420 |
| New York | $90,460 |
| Utah | $87,770 |
| Texas | $78,480 |
| Florida | $69,810 |
| Missouri | $67,840 |
| Georgia | $57,690 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $104,000 |
| New York, NY | $90,460 |
In other countries
Transit and Railroad Police belongs to the international group "Police officers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a transit and railroad police make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $43.38 ($90,230 a year).
How much does a transit and railroad police make a month?
About $7,519 a month before tax, based on a median of $90,230 a year.
How much does a transit and railroad police make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,690 or less a year ($27.74 an hour); the top 10% make $125,900 or more.
Which state pays transit and railroad polices the most?
California, with a median of $109,700 a year, followed by New Jersey ($106,300) and Maryland ($99,420).
Which city pays transit and railroad polices the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $104,000 a year.
How many transit and railroad polices are there in the United States?
About 4,390 people work as transit and railroad polices.
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.