salary$85,050 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,560per year
Jobs in the area7,860people work this job
Can a police officer afford Tempe?
OK. Rent of $1,953 a month takes 27.6% 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 Tempe, AZ?
The median pay for a police officer in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $85,050 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $64,550 and $98,560.
Can a police officer afford to live in Tempe?
Typical rent of $1,953 a month takes 27.6% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.