POLICE OFFICER SALARY IN THE UNITED STATES
According to official data from the American Bureau of Labour Statistics, the highest paid profession in the United States is a doctor. For example, a specialist in plastic surgery on average receives 526 thousand dollars a year. In general, the average annual salary of medical practitioners and medical technicians in the United States is about $84,430. The highest annual income is recorded for anaesthesiologists – $271,440.
The profession of a police officer in the USA is not included in the list of the highest paid, nevertheless, representatives of the law enforcement system are entitled to many benefits, allowances, insurance, decent pension and so on. Plus, one should not forget about the prestige and respect of local residents for law enforcement. Many police officers serve overtime, which also significantly increases the level of income.
The average salary for a police officer in the United States is $67,290 per year or $5,600 per month. This is $10,870 more than the overall national pay level in the country for all occupations ($56,420).
| No. | State | Dollars per year | Dollars per month |
| 1. | California | 105,220 | 8,770 |
| 2. | Alaska | 87,870 | 7,325 |
| 3. | New Jersey | 86,840 | 7,235 |
| 4. | Washington | 80,200 | 6,685 |
| 5. | Hawaii | 78,720 | 6,560 |
| 6. | Illinois | 78,350 | 6,530 |
| 7. | New York | 77,490 | 6,460 |
| 8. | Colorado | 75,720 | 6,310 |
| 9. | Delaware | 73,740 | 6,145 |
| 10. | Nevada | 73,660 | 6,140 |
Note. Information on police salaries in the United States is based on official data from the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics.
| No. | State | Dollars per year | Dollars per month |
| 1. | Mississippi | 36,290 | 3,025 |
| 2. | Arkansas | 40,570 | 3,380 |
| 3. | Louisiana | 42,470 | 3,540 |
| 4. | South Carolina | 43,520 | 3,625 |
| 5. | West Virginia | 44,450 | 3,705 |
| 6. | Georgia | 44,700 | 3,725 |
| 7. | Tennessee | 45,370 | 3,780 |
| 8. | Alabama | 46,510 | 3,875 |
| 9. | Kentucky | 46,720 | 3,895 |
| 10. | North Carolina | 47,340 | 3,945 |
Official statistics show that police salaries in the U.S. have increased significantly over the past five years across the country. Even Mississippi, where police are generally paid the least, saw an 8.8% increase, while Hawaii, one of the highest paid states, recorded a 21% increase.
It should be borne in mind that all the above indicators are given without overtime work, which is a common practice in the activities of law enforcement officers. Therefore, the income of most American police officers is at least 1.5 times higher than indicated in official statistical sources.
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