May 2025 OEWS estimate
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer Salary in Birmingham, AL
The median annual salary is $60,590, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$60,590
Mean annual salary
$61,450
Employment estimate
2,730
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $60,590 |
| Mean annual salary | $61,450 |
| 10th percentile | $42,530 |
| 25th percentile | $49,280 |
| 50th percentile | $60,590 |
| 75th percentile | $74,290 |
| 90th percentile | $77,220 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Birmingham, AL median
- $60,590
- U.S. median
- $76,210
- Difference
- 20.5%
What the data shows
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Birmingham, AL earn 20.5% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $49,280–$74,290.
- BLS estimates employment at 2,730 workers in this metro area.