Salary for Industry: Law Enforcement

Updated: 12 Feb 2012
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Police or Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,547  
   
Deputy Sheriff$39,250  
Detective or Criminal Investigator$51,631  
Police Detective$64,549  
Police Sergeant$64,397  
Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist$41,489  
FBI Agent$71,122  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 12 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 3,009
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New York Police Department (NYPD)$43,252 - $112,374
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)$41,677 - $137,455
U.S. Department of Homeland Security$35,234 - $106,313
Los Angeles Police Department$38,783 - $123,650
U.S. Department of Justice$64,276 - $125,224
Gender
Female
27%
female alumni
 
Male
73%
male alumni
Salary:$32,494 - $61,851 $39,784 - $77,532
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
5%
1-4 years
28%
5-9 years
22%
10-19 years
27%
20 years or more
18%

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