salary$80,280 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Omaha, NE-IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,210per year
Jobs in the area1,640people work this job
Can a police officer afford Omaha?
OK. Rent of $1,448 a month takes 21.6% 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 Omaha, NE?
The median pay for a police officer in the Omaha, NE-IA area is $80,280 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $63,240 and $95,210.
Can a police officer afford to live in Omaha?
Typical rent of $1,448 a month takes 21.6% 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 Omaha, NE-IA metro area.