salary$65,510 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Yuma, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,890per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,020per year
Jobs in the area350people work this job
Can a police officer afford Yuma?
OK. Rent of $1,632 a month takes 29.9% 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 Yuma, AZ?
The median pay for a police officer in the Yuma, AZ area is $65,510 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $54,890 and $78,020.
Can a police officer afford to live in Yuma?
Typical rent of $1,632 a month takes 29.9% 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 Yuma, AZ metro area.