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Police Officer Salary in Alabama (2026)
$24.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,002/year ($3,417/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,710 Police Officer jobs in Alabama (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Police Officer salary of $51,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,002 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $51,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,972 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,922 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$2,374 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,002 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,417 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alabama paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Alabama?
- The median Police Officer salary in Alabama is $51,270 per year ($24.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,260 and $63,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $51,270, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $41,002 per year ($3,417 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 11,710 Police Officer jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.