salary$60,830 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,790per year
Top pay (top 10%)$81,550per year
Jobs in the area1,700people work this job
Can a police officer afford Greensboro?
OK. Rent of $1,496 a month takes 29.5% 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 Greensboro, NC?
The median pay for a police officer in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area is $60,830 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $50,790 and $81,550.
Can a police officer afford to live in Greensboro?
Typical rent of $1,496 a month takes 29.5% 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.