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Police Officer Salary in Virginia (2026)
$31.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,080/year ($4,340/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,970 Police Officer jobs in Virginia (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Police Officer salary of $65,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,080 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $65,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,724 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,039 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$3,027 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,080 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,340 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Virginia?
- The median Police Officer salary in Virginia is $65,870 per year ($31.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,140 and $78,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $65,870, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $52,080 per year ($4,340 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 19,970 Police Officer jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.