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Police Officer Salary in Arizona (2026)
$37.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,753/year ($5,229/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $68,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,010 Police Officer jobs in Arizona (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Police Officer salary of $78,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,753 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $78,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,524 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,034 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,570 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,753 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,229 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Arizona?
- The median Police Officer salary in Arizona is $78,880 per year ($37.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $68,550 and $96,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $78,880, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $62,753 per year ($5,229 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 12,010 Police Officer jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.