salary$73,240 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$92,490per year
Jobs in the area5,950people work this job
Can a police officer afford St. Louis?
OK. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 21.3% 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 St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a police officer in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $73,240 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $48,540 and $92,490.
Can a police officer afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 21.3% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.