salary$54,840 a year$26 an hour · median pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,040per year
Jobs in the area1,520people work this job
Can a police officer afford Little Rock?
OK. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 27.9% 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 Little Rock, AR?
The median pay for a police officer in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area is $54,840 a year ($26 an hour). Most earn between $40,160 and $76,040.
Can a police officer afford to live in Little Rock?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 27.9% 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 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area.