salary$78,240 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,270per year
Jobs in the area1,770people work this job
Can a police officer afford Albany?
OK. Rent of $1,656 a month takes 25.4% of the median police officer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in Albany, NY?
The median pay for a police officer in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area is $78,240 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $50,240 and $100,270.
Can a police officer afford to live in Albany?
Typical rent of $1,656 a month takes 25.4% of the median police officer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area.