salary$115,020 a year$55 an hour · median pay in the Anchorage, AK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,370per year
Jobs in the area570people work this job
Can a police officer afford Anchorage?
Cheap. Rent of $1,651 a month takes 17.2% 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 Anchorage, AK?
The median pay for a police officer in the Anchorage, AK area is $115,020 a year ($55 an hour). Most earn between $80,240 and $132,370.
Can a police officer afford to live in Anchorage?
Typical rent of $1,651 a month takes 17.2% of the median police officer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Anchorage, AK metro area.