salary$89,580 a year$43 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$55,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$121,200per year
Jobs in the area13,160people work this job
Can a police officer afford Philadelphia?
OK. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 24.3% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $89,580 a year ($43 an hour). Most earn between $55,040 and $121,200.
Can a police officer afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 24.3% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.