Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Georgia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $58,120 | $79,739 | -27% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.94 | $38.34 | -27% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $60,353.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Police Officer in Georgia is $58,120, or about $27.94 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Police Officers is $79,739. Georgia is -27% below the national median.
Entry-level police officers in Georgia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 22,170 police officer jobs on record and a median salary of $58,120, Georgia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.