salary$78,180 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$107,240per year
Jobs in the area11,440people work this job
Can a police officer afford Boston?
Expensive. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 47.8% of the median police officer salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in Boston, MA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $78,180 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $61,750 and $107,240.
Can a police officer afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 47.8% of the median police officer salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.