Average Police Officer Salary in North Carolina

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

Salary Overview

The average Police Officer in North Carolina earns $72,900 per year, which is below the national average of $74,910. This translates to approximately $35.05 per hour, $2,804 biweekly, or $6,075 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in North Carolina is 9% 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)	$54,700	$26.30
Average (50th)	$72,900	$35.05
Experienced (75th)	$83,800	$40.31
Top Earners (90th)	$94,800	$45.58

Police Officer Salary by City in North Carolina

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Charlotte	$78,700	$6,558/mo
Raleigh	$74,400	$6,200/mo
Durham	$71,400	$5,950/mo
Greensboro	$69,300	$5,775/mo
Winston-Salem	$67,800	$5,650/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Public Service
Typical Education	High school diploma
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	Flat 4.5%
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.91 (-9% vs national avg)

Top Employers in North Carolina

Major employers hiring Police Officers in North Carolina include Bank of America, Duke Energy, Lowe's, Honeywell, and Red Hat. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for public service professionals.

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