2007-01-13 13:53:46 · 13 answers · asked by meo m 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It varies from every single department, but it's really very low. The benefits are excellent, however, and you can retire after 20 years. It's easy to get a 2nd profession with such a young retirement age. Also, most officers have an opportunity for a lot of overtime. The highest paid people in my city's police dept were 2 "street" cops with a lot of overtime. Each made a little over $100,000 +, I think.
2007-01-13 14:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A typical Police Patrol Officer working in the United States earns a median base salary of $46,293, according to our analysis of data reported by corporate HR departments. Half of the people in this job earn between $38,574 and $54,613. Alternate job titles include: Cop, Police Officer. Job description is shown at the bottom of this page.
2007-01-13 14:03:34 · answer #2 · answered by someone's mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
amen not enough in my mind police should have same tax benifits as active dutie military in combat and all should be paid more the are in just as much a war as those brave souls in iraq
2007-01-13 14:01:05 · answer #3 · answered by tiny likes clams 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the area. In my Metro area, starting is about $30,000 a year average.
2007-01-13 13:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by Citicop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what town that they are employed by. Average starting pay is around 30,000.
2007-01-13 14:02:04 · answer #5 · answered by TIM'S HOUSE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the avg. starting salary is in the $30,000's... try looking on salary.com, it tells you the salary range of various professions in your area.
2007-01-13 13:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by Me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Los Angeles it is +55,000.I don't know whether it is with or without a degree.
2007-01-13 14:02:47 · answer #7 · answered by thresher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately not enough to risk his or her life everyday in this cruel world.
2007-01-13 13:55:38 · answer #8 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a lot
2007-01-13 14:01:31 · answer #9 · answered by Blake 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not enough to tackle people and have to shoot the neighbor
2007-01-13 14:38:31 · answer #10 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋