salary$67,200 a year$32 an hour · median pay in the Tallahassee, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$93,460per year
Jobs in the area850people work this job
Can a police officer afford Tallahassee?
OK. Rent of $1,480 a month takes 26.4% 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 Tallahassee, FL?
The median pay for a police officer in the Tallahassee, FL area is $67,200 a year ($32 an hour). Most earn between $52,500 and $93,460.
Can a police officer afford to live in Tallahassee?
Typical rent of $1,480 a month takes 26.4% 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 Tallahassee, FL metro area.