salary$100,060 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Boulder, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$104,690per year
Jobs in the area370people work this job
Can a police officer afford Boulder?
OK. Rent of $2,220 a month takes 26.6% 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 Boulder, CO?
The median pay for a police officer in the Boulder, CO area is $100,060 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $78,430 and $104,690.
Can a police officer afford to live in Boulder?
Typical rent of $2,220 a month takes 26.6% 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 Boulder, CO metro area.