salary$97,200 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$114,060per year
Jobs in the area2,290people work this job
Can a police officer afford Portland?
OK. Rent of $1,874 a month takes 23.1% 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 Portland, OR?
The median pay for a police officer in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $97,200 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $79,640 and $114,060.
Can a police officer afford to live in Portland?
Typical rent of $1,874 a month takes 23.1% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.