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Police Officer Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$37.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,685/year ($5,057/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $69,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $91,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $91,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,940 Police Officer jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Police Officer salary of $77,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,685 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $77,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,161 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,908 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,476 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,685 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,057 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Rhode Island?
- The median Police Officer salary in Rhode Island is $77,230 per year ($37.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $69,370 and $91,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $77,230, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $60,685 per year ($5,057 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 Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 1,940 Police Officer jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.