salary$77,440 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,900per year
Jobs in the area500people work this job
Can a police officer afford Sioux Falls?
OK. Rent of $1,314 a month takes 20.4% 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 Sioux Falls, SD?
The median pay for a police officer in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area is $77,440 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $57,350 and $94,900.
Can a police officer afford to live in Sioux Falls?
Typical rent of $1,314 a month takes 20.4% 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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area.