salary$82,660 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,350per year
Jobs in the area2,110people work this job
Can a police officer afford Hartford?
OK. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 22.2% 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 Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a police officer in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $82,660 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $65,430 and $102,350.
Can a police officer afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 22.2% 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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.