Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers is $42.62 an hour ($88,650 a year). About 4,720 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($76,210). District of Columbia ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for police and sheriff's patrol officers in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.93 | $66,420 |
| 25% of workers | $37.12 | $77,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.62 | $88,650 |
| 75% of workers | $51.62 | $107,360 |
| 90% of workers | $57.53 | $119,660 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $84,000 | 14,630 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $64,210 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $160,760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $134,760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $83,710 |
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