salary$80,580 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Madison, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,410per year
Jobs in the area1,600people work this job
Can a police officer afford Madison?
OK. Rent of $1,723 a month takes 25.7% 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 Madison, WI?
The median pay for a police officer in the Madison, WI area is $80,580 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $61,730 and $98,410.
Can a police officer afford to live in Madison?
Typical rent of $1,723 a month takes 25.7% 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 Madison, WI metro area.