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Police Officer Salary in Montana (2026)
$33.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $55,513/year ($4,626/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $70,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,160 Police Officer jobs in Montana (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Police Officer salary of $70,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $55,513 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $70,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,581 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,359 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,597 |
| Take-home (annual) | $55,513 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,626 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Montana?
- The median Police Officer salary in Montana is $70,050 per year ($33.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,860 and $77,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Montana?
- On the median salary of $70,050, a single filer in Montana takes home about $55,513 per year ($4,626 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 2,160 Police Officer jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.