salary$82,090 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$93,710per year
Jobs in the area3,660people work this job
Can a police officer afford Milwaukee?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 18.8% 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 Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a police officer in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $82,090 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $65,070 and $93,710.
Can a police officer afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 18.8% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.