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Police Officer Salary in Iowa (2026)
$35.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,390/year ($4,866/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $86,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,130 Police Officer jobs in Iowa (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Police Officer salary of $74,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,390 — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
| Gross (median) | $74,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,553 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,697 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$2,830 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,390 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,866 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Iowa paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Iowa?
- The median Police Officer salary in Iowa is $74,470 per year ($35.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,810 and $86,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $74,470, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $58,390 per year ($4,866 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 5,130 Police Officer jobs in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.