salary$75,410 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,480per year
Jobs in the area3,630people work this job
Can a police officer afford Memphis?
OK. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 22.3% 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 Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a police officer in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $75,410 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $47,060 and $79,480.
Can a police officer afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 22.3% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.