salary$78,450 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$90,390per year
Jobs in the area7,860people work this job
Can a police officer afford Detroit?
OK. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 20.6% 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 Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a police officer in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $78,450 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $50,640 and $90,390.
Can a police officer afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 20.6% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.