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Police Officer Salary in Florida (2026)
$35.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,220/year ($5,102/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 43,630 Police Officer jobs in Florida (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Police Officer salary of $74,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $61,220 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $74,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,553 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,697 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,220 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,102 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Florida?
- The median Police Officer salary in Florida is $74,470 per year ($35.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,520 and $93,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Florida?
- On the median salary of $74,470, a single filer in Florida takes home about $61,220 per year ($5,102 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 43,630 Police Officer jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.