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US Department of Defense Law Enforcement Officer salary in the United States

Average salary
$47,500/yr
Based on 505 income tax records
$21,500
$133,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$27K
 
$47K
 
$66K
 
$66K
 
$62K
$21,500
$133,500
How much do Law Enforcement Officers make?
The average total salary for a US Department of Defense Law Enforcement Officer is $47,500 per year. This is based on data from 505 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Law Enforcement Officer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Law Enforcement Officer salary can vary between $21,500 to $133,500 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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US Department of Defense Law Enforcement Officer salary by location

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US Department of Defense Law Enforcement Officer demographics

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53% are single
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47% are married
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40% have kids
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47% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for US Department of Defense Law Enforcement Officers

505 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a law enforcement officer in the United States is $47,500 per year. Law enforcement officer salaries in the United States can vary between $21,500 to $133,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 505 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as law enforcement officer.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for law enforcement officers in the United States: Washington Metro Area, DC ($89,500 a year), San Diego Metro Area, CA ($60,000 a year), and Virginia Beach Metro Area, VA ($52,500 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.