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

Police Officer Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$78,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.55/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
12,320
public U.S. Median
$76,210
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$82,991 #15 of 51

Police Officer pay in Wisconsin, explained

Police officers in Wisconsin earn a median of $78,090 per year ($37.55 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $76,210. Entry-level workers earn around $58,530, while the most experienced police officers reach about $94,450. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $78,090 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $78,090 is worth about $82,991 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #15 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Police Officer pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,530
$28.14/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,090
$37.55/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$94,450
$45.41/hr

Police Officer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $78,090 $82,991
Illinois $100,520 $100,562 −$22,430
Minnesota $83,360 $84,526 −$5,270
Iowa $74,470 $84,854 +$3,620
Michigan $73,730 $76,629 +$4,360

Police Officer in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do police officers make in Wisconsin?

Police officers in Wisconsin earn a median of $78,090 per year ($37.55 per hour), compared with $76,210 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay police officers well?

At $78,090, Wisconsin pays 2% above the national median for police officers. An estimated 12,320 work in the state.

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