Hiring a police officer: the market today
The short answer ·
629 open postings ask for a police officer as of Oct 8, 2026, from 277 employers. The median advertised pay is $77,584, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 203 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
629open postings
277employers hiring
$77,584median advertised pay
203new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-08
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 511 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a police officer?
Hard. 277 employers are hiring the role right now, led by State of Georgia with 19 open postings.
What should I pay a police officer?
Advertised pay centers on $77,584. The middle half runs from $61,800 to $97,061.