Salary
Salary varies widely for police officers, with most being among the top third of wage-earners, age 25 or older, nationwide. In May 2008, the overall median was $51,410. The median salary for those at the federal level was $46,620, compared to $57,270 for those at the state level and $51,020 for those employed by local law enforcement agencies. The top 10% earned more than $79,680 and bottom 10% less than $30,070.
| Police Chief | $90,570 | $113,930 |
| Deputy Chief | $74,834 | $96,209 |
| Police Captain | $72,761 | $91,178 |
| Police Lieutenant | $65,688 | $79,268 |
| Police Sergeant | $58,739 | $70,349 |
| Police Corporal | $49,421 | $61,173 |
| Reserve Officer | $0.00 | $0.00 |
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Labor, 2010
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