May 2025 OEWS estimate
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer Salary in Denver, CO
The median annual salary is $101,970, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$101,970
Mean annual salary
$97,170
Employment estimate
4,990
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $101,970 |
| Mean annual salary | $97,170 |
| 10th percentile | $76,640 |
| 25th percentile | $83,590 |
| 50th percentile | $101,970 |
| 75th percentile | $106,050 |
| 90th percentile | $113,630 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Denver, CO median
- $101,970
- U.S. median
- $76,210
- Difference
- 33.8%
What the data shows
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Denver, CO earn 33.8% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $83,590–$106,050.
- BLS estimates employment at 4,990 workers in this metro area.