Hiring a police officer: the market today
The short answer ·
608 open postings ask for a police officer as of Sep 25, 2026, from 269 employers. The median advertised minimum is $69,952. 218 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
608open postings
269employers hiring
$69,952median advertised minimum
218new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 498 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a police officer?
Hard. 269 employers are hiring the role right now, led by State of Georgia with 18 open postings.
What should I pay a police officer?
Advertised minimums center on $69,952. The middle half runs from $56,124 to $83,038.