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Police Officer Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$97,350/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.81/hr
▲ 28% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
9,610
public U.S. Median
$76,210
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$94,467 #5 of 51

Police Officer pay in Colorado, explained

Police officers in Colorado earn a median of $97,350 per year ($46.81 per hour), which is 28% above the national median of $76,210. Entry-level workers earn around $65,340, while the most experienced police officers reach about $109,300. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $97,350 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $97,350 is worth about $94,467 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #5 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Police Officer pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,340
$31.41/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,350
$46.81/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$109,300
$52.55/hr

Police Officer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $97,350 $94,467
Utah $77,310 $78,198 +$20,040
Nebraska $74,620 $82,816 +$22,730
New Mexico $69,180 $75,023 +$28,170
Wyoming $66,140 $71,355 +$31,210
Oklahoma $59,700 $67,962 +$37,650
Kansas $59,230 $65,761 +$38,120

Police Officer in Colorado: FAQ

How much do police officers make in Colorado?

Police officers in Colorado earn a median of $97,350 per year ($46.81 per hour), compared with $76,210 nationally.

Does Colorado pay police officers well?

At $97,350, Colorado pays 28% above the national median for police officers. An estimated 9,610 work in the state.

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