salary$48,710 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$65,400per year
Jobs in the area1,980people work this job
Can a police officer afford Baton Rouge?
OK. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 27.3% 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 Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $48,710 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $38,000 and $65,400.
Can a police officer afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 27.3% 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 Baton Rouge, LA metro area.