Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $88,650 | $79,739 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $42.62 | $38.34 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $80,664.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Police Officer in District of Columbia is $88,650, or about $42.62 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Police Officers is $79,739. District of Columbia is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level police officers in District of Columbia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 4,720 police officer jobs on record and a median salary of $88,650, District of Columbia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.