salary$75,370 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Syracuse, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,850per year
Jobs in the area1,410people work this job
Can a police officer afford Syracuse?
OK. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 21.1% 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 Syracuse, NY?
The median pay for a police officer in the Syracuse, NY area is $75,370 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $56,270 and $97,850.
Can a police officer afford to live in Syracuse?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 21.1% 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 Syracuse, NY metro area.