salary$93,680 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Lincoln, NE area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,030per year
Jobs in the area510people work this job
Can a police officer afford Lincoln?
Cheap. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 17.0% 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 Lincoln, NE?
The median pay for a police officer in the Lincoln, NE area is $93,680 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $62,660 and $95,030.
Can a police officer afford to live in Lincoln?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 17.0% 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 Lincoln, NE metro area.