salary$75,670 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,780per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,740per year
Jobs in the area920people work this job
Can a police officer afford Lansing?
Cheap. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 18.2% 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 Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a police officer in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $75,670 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $52,780 and $96,740.
Can a police officer afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 18.2% 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 Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area.