salary$84,530 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$53,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$105,660per year
Jobs in the area1,610people work this job
Can a police officer afford Allentown?
OK. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 22.6% 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 Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $84,530 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $53,130 and $105,660.
Can a police officer afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 22.6% 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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area.