salary$79,280 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,430per year
Jobs in the area450people work this job
Can a police officer afford Cedar Rapids?
Cheap. Rent of $1,168 a month takes 17.7% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Cedar Rapids, IA area is $79,280 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $62,560 and $97,430.
Can a police officer afford to live in Cedar Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,168 a month takes 17.7% of the median police officer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area.