Police Officer Salary in Memphis, TN
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$62,499
Hourly Rate
$30.05
/hour
Jobs in Area
704
employed
Police Officer Salary Range in Memphis, TN
Annual Salary Range
$42k
10th percentile
$52k
25th
$75k
75th
$89k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $41,778 | $20.09 |
| 25th Percentile | $52,055 | $25.03 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $62,499 | $30.05 |
| 75th Percentile | $75,002 | $36.06 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $88,838 | $42.71 |
| Average (Mean) | $68,491 | $32.93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Police Officer salary in Memphis, TN is $62,499 per year or $30.05 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Memphis, TN Compares
vs National Average
$69,160
vs Tennessee Average
$73,918
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$71,183
Cost of living in Memphis, TN is 12.2% below the national average.
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