Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Virginia
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Virginia earn an average of $70,450 a year. That is $8,750 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $79,200. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $87,110.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79,200 | $38.08 |
| Virginia | $70,450 | $33.87 |
| District of Columbia | $92,390 | $44.42 |
| Maryland | $82,400 | $39.62 |
| Tennessee | $61,830 | $29.72 |
| North Carolina | $61,390 | $29.51 |
| Kentucky | $59,840 | $28.77 |
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Questions and answers
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Virginia?
The average is $70,450 a year, and the median is $65,870. That is $8,750 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $79,200.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$33.87 an hour on average; the median is $31.67.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($87,110), followed by Richmond, VA ($69,660). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($53,010).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #32 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.