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Updated: 13 May 2013
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Industry: Police Department
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$0$26K$52K$78K
Police or Sheriff's Patrol Officer$45,246  
   
Police Officer$46,327  
Deputy Sheriff$40,444  
Police Sergeant$68,420  
Detective or Criminal Investigator$50,461  
Police Chief$62,684  
Police Lieutenant$76,105  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 13 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 2,567
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Female
30%
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Male
70%
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Salary:$33,370 - $58,876 $39,168 - $77,691
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
6%
1-4 years
28%
5-9 years
21%
10-19 years
27%
20 years or more
18%
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