Police Officer (National)
Average salary $59,420 · from 18 active job market data points · Updated Apr 21, 2026
Purchasing Power
93
7% less purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
+28%
28% more open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+67%
67% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
4.0/10
4.0/10 scarcity leverage — high talent-to-demand ratio
Skills That Drive Each Salary Tier — Police Officer
Career intelligence for Police Officer (National). Data sourced from live job postings,
Bureau of Labor Statistics regional data, and Jobs Jobs Jobs market analysis.
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