Police Officer salary in Washington Metro Area, DC

Average salary
$84,500/yr
Based on 2,207 income tax records
$43,000
$146,500
Age:
Average salary by age
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26-35
36-45
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56+
 
$66K
 
$79K
 
$92K
 
$104K
 
$98K
$43,000
$146,500
How much do Police Officers make?
The average total salary for a Police Officer is $84,500 per year. This is based on data from 2,207 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Police Officer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Police Officer salary can vary between $43,000 to $146,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Police Officer salary by location

Police Officer salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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National Finance Center, Charles County, MD
277 income tax records
$117,000/yr
$85K – $156K
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Howard County Maryland, Frederick County, MD
18 income tax records
$106,000/yr
$72K – $151K
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Charles County Commissioners, Charles County, MD
18 income tax records
$98,500/yr
$61K – $134K
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Prince Georges County Active Em, Calvert County, MD
83 income tax records
$91,000/yr
$67K – $163K
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Central Intelligence Agency, Loudoun County, VA
11 income tax records
$89,000/yr
$66K – $147K
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District Of Columbia, Alexandria County, VA
292 income tax records
$86,500/yr
$62K – $98K
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Arlington County Government, Arlington County, VA
24 income tax records
$86,500/yr
$59K – $115K
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Montgomery County Maryland, Montgomery County, MD
143 income tax records
$86,000/yr
$51K – $125K
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Fairfax County, Stafford County, VA
191 income tax records
$84,500/yr
$60K – $117K
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US Department Of Defense, Prince William County, VA
121 income tax records
$79,000/yr
$64K – $109K
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Prince William County, Spotsylvania County, VA
80 income tax records
$66,000/yr
$51K – $92K
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City Of Alexandria, Fairfax County, VA
14 income tax records
$61,500/yr
$55K – $88K

Police Officer demographics in Washington Metro Area, DC

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50% are single
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50% are married
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43% have kids
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62% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Police Officers in Washington Metro Area, DC

2,207 full-time salaries from 2019
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FAQS
The average salary for a police officer in Washington Metro Area, DC is $84,500 per year. Police officer salaries in Washington Metro Area, DC can vary between $43,000 to $146,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 2,207 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as police officer.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for police officers near Washington Metro Area, DC: National Finance Center ($117,000 a year), Howard County Maryland ($106,000 a year), and Charles County Commissioners ($98,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for police officers near Washington Metro Area, DC: Upper Marlboro, MD ($102,000 a year), Reading, PA ($97,000 a year), and Waldorf, MD ($96,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.