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Police Officer Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$35.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,634/year ($4,886/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,490 Police Officer jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Police Officer salary of $74,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,634 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $74,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,586 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,708 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,692 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,634 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,886 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nebraska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Nebraska?
- The median Police Officer salary in Nebraska is $74,620 per year ($35.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,170 and $93,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $74,620, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $58,634 per year ($4,886 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 3,490 Police Officer jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.