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Police Officer Salary in Missouri (2026)
$28.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,099/year ($4,008/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $90,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,570 Police Officer jobs in Missouri (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Police Officer salary of $59,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,099 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $59,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,955 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,549 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,857 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,099 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,008 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Missouri?
- The median Police Officer salary in Missouri is $59,460 per year ($28.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,760 and $75,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $59,460, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $48,099 per year ($4,008 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 13,570 Police Officer jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.