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Police Officer Salary in Colorado (2026)
$46.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,741/year ($6,145/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $109,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,610 Police Officer jobs in Colorado (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Police Officer salary of $97,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $73,741 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $97,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,587 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,447 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$3,575 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,741 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,145 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Colorado?
- The median Police Officer salary in Colorado is $97,350 per year ($46.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,640 and $102,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $97,350, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $73,741 per year ($6,145 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 9,610 Police Officer jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.