May 2025 OEWS estimate
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer Salary in Charlotte, NC
The median annual salary is $63,190, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$63,190
Mean annual salary
$68,030
Employment estimate
5,770
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $63,190 |
| Mean annual salary | $68,030 |
| 10th percentile | $49,850 |
| 25th percentile | $59,300 |
| 50th percentile | $63,190 |
| 75th percentile | $78,930 |
| 90th percentile | $94,430 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Charlotte, NC median
- $63,190
- U.S. median
- $76,210
- Difference
- 17.1%
What the data shows
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Charlotte, NC earn 17.1% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $59,300–$78,930.
- BLS estimates employment at 5,770 workers in this metro area.