May 2025 OEWS estimate
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer Salary in Atlanta, GA
The median annual salary is $60,910, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$60,910
Mean annual salary
$63,300
Employment estimate
11,310
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $60,910 |
| Mean annual salary | $63,300 |
| 10th percentile | $48,700 |
| 25th percentile | $55,060 |
| 50th percentile | $60,910 |
| 75th percentile | $70,800 |
| 90th percentile | $79,280 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Atlanta, GA median
- $60,910
- U.S. median
- $76,210
- Difference
- 20.1%
What the data shows
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Atlanta, GA earn 20.1% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $55,060–$70,800.
- BLS estimates employment at 11,310 workers in this metro area.