Average Police Officer Salary in Iowa

Public Service · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Police Officer in Iowa earns $72,400 per year, which is below the national average of $74,910. This translates to approximately $34.81 per hour, $2,785 biweekly, or $6,033 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Iowa is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$54,300	$26.11
Average (50th)	$72,400	$34.81
Experienced (75th)	$83,300	$40.03
Top Earners (90th)	$94,100	$45.24

Police Officer Salary by City in Iowa

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Des Moines	$78,200	$6,517/mo
Cedar Rapids	$73,800	$6,150/mo
Davenport	$71,000	$5,917/mo
Sioux City	$68,800	$5,733/mo
Iowa City	$67,300	$5,608/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Public Service
Typical Education	High school diploma
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4.4%-5.7% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Iowa

Major employers hiring Police Officers in Iowa include Principal Financial, John Deere, Mercy Health, Hy-Vee, and Collins Aerospace. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for public service professionals.

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