salary$60,590 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Birmingham, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$42,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,220per year
Jobs in the area2,730people work this job
Can a police officer afford Birmingham?
OK. Rent of $1,291 a month takes 25.6% 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 Birmingham, AL?
The median pay for a police officer in the Birmingham, AL area is $60,590 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $42,530 and $77,220.
Can a police officer afford to live in Birmingham?
Typical rent of $1,291 a month takes 25.6% 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 Birmingham, AL metro area.