Average Police Officer Salary in New Hampshire

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

Salary Overview

The average Police Officer in New Hampshire earns $77,800 per year, which is above the national average of $74,910. This translates to approximately $37.40 per hour, $2,992 biweekly, or $6,483 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Hampshire is 13% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$58,400	$28.08
Average (50th)	$77,800	$37.40
Experienced (75th)	$89,500	$43.01
Top Earners (90th)	$101,100	$48.61

Police Officer Salary by City in New Hampshire

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Manchester	$84,000	$7,000/mo
Nashua	$79,400	$6,617/mo
Concord	$76,200	$6,350/mo
Dover	$73,900	$6,158/mo
Rochester	$72,400	$6,033/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Public Service
Typical Education	High school diploma
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	No earned income tax (5% on interest/dividends)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.13 (+13% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Hampshire

Major employers hiring Police Officers in New Hampshire include Dartmouth-Hitchcock, BAE Systems, Liberty Mutual, Fidelity, and Elliot Health. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for public service professionals.

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