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Police Officer Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$37.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,417/year ($5,035/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $71,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $108,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,040 Police Officer jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Police Officer salary of $78,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,417 — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
| Gross (median) | $78,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,537 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,039 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,947 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,417 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,035 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Massachusetts?
- The median Police Officer salary in Massachusetts is $78,940 per year ($37.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $71,970 and $97,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $78,940, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $60,417 per year ($5,035 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 17,040 Police Officer jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.