salary$60,130 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$65,640per year
Jobs in the area1,370people work this job
Can a police officer afford Shreveport?
OK. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 20.8% 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 Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $60,130 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $39,860 and $65,640.
Can a police officer afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 20.8% 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 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area.