Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Connecticut
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Connecticut earn an average of $83,920 a year. That is $4,720 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $79,200. The best-paying metro area is Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $84,900.
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Average pay by state
Connecticut vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79,200 | $38.08 |
| Connecticut | $83,920 | $40.35 |
| New York | $87,110 | $41.88 |
| Massachusetts | $83,230 | $40.01 |
| Rhode Island | $78,760 | $37.86 |
Related jobs in Connecticut
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$64,570
- Security Guards$45,180
- Firefighters$73,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$114,260
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$101,890
- Bailiffs$110,280
Average pay, Connecticut, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Connecticut?
The average is $83,920 a year, and the median is $82,170. That is $4,720 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $79,200.
What is the hourly wage in Connecticut?
$40.35 an hour on average; the median is $39.51.
Where in Connecticut do they earn the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT ($84,900), followed by Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT ($84,420). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT ($81,290).
How does Connecticut rank?
Connecticut ranks #14 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.