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Police Officer Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$33.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $55,412/year ($4,618/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $69,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,580 Police Officer jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Police Officer salary of $69,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $55,412 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $69,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,390 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,292 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$2,086 |
| Take-home (annual) | $55,412 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,618 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in New Mexico?
- The median Police Officer salary in New Mexico is $69,180 per year ($33.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,870 and $73,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $69,180, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $55,412 per year ($4,618 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 4,580 Police Officer jobs in New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico.