Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers is $24.65 an hour ($51,270 a year). About 11,710 people work in this job there.
That is 33% lower than the U.S. median ($76,210). Alabama ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.02 | $37,480 |
| 25% of workers | $21.28 | $44,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.65 | $51,270 |
| 75% of workers | $30.33 | $63,090 |
| 90% of workers | $37.13 | $77,220 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $64,550 | 980 |
| Birmingham | $60,590 | 2,730 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $60,230 | 410 |
| Tuscaloosa | $59,670 | 710 |
| Dothan | $59,210 | 430 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $58,860 | 560 |
| Decatur | $57,120 | 360 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $56,010 | 310 |
| Montgomery | $48,490 | 1,060 |
| Gadsden | $48,340 | 240 |
| Mobile | $47,000 | 890 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $44,890 | 320 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for police and sheriff's patrol officers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 51,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $33,720 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $46,660 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $75,970 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $66,290 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $61,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $47,440 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $46,810 |
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