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Police Officer Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$41.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,334/year ($5,528/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $85,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $109,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 26,510 Police Officer jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Police Officer salary of $85,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $66,334 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $85,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,973 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,538 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$2,624 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,334 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,528 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Police Officer salary in Pennsylvania is $85,470 per year ($41.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,080 and $96,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $85,470, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $66,334 per year ($5,528 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 26,510 Police Officer jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.