verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Police Officer Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$47,670/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.92/hr
▼ 37% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
5,710
public U.S. Median
$76,210
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,833 #50 of 51

Police Officer pay in Arkansas, explained

Police officers in Arkansas earn a median of $47,670 per year ($22.92 per hour), which is 37% below the national median of $76,210. Entry-level workers earn around $35,210, while the most experienced police officers reach about $70,190. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $47,670 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $47,670 is worth about $54,833 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #50 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Police Officer pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,210
$16.93/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,670
$22.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$70,190
$33.75/hr

Police Officer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $47,670 $54,833
Texas $75,900 $78,201 −$28,230
Oklahoma $59,700 $67,962 −$12,030
Missouri $59,460 $65,472 −$11,790
Tennessee $59,280 $64,526 −$11,610
Louisiana $48,380 $54,848 −$710
Mississippi $46,140 $53,063 +$1,530

Police Officer in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do police officers make in Arkansas?

Police officers in Arkansas earn a median of $47,670 per year ($22.92 per hour), compared with $76,210 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay police officers well?

At $47,670, Arkansas pays 37% below the national median for police officers. An estimated 5,710 work in the state.

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