salary$97,230 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Bend, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$112,530per year
Jobs in the area290people work this job
Can a police officer afford Bend?
OK. Rent of $2,123 a month takes 26.2% 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 Bend, OR?
The median pay for a police officer in the Bend, OR area is $97,230 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $76,550 and $112,530.
Can a police officer afford to live in Bend?
Typical rent of $2,123 a month takes 26.2% 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 Bend, OR metro area.