Average Police Officer Salary in West Virginia

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

Salary Overview

The average Police Officer in West Virginia earns $71,300 per year, which is below the national average of $74,910. This translates to approximately $34.28 per hour, $2,742 biweekly, or $5,942 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in West Virginia is 16% 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)	$53,500	$25.72
Average (50th)	$71,300	$34.28
Experienced (75th)	$82,000	$39.42
Top Earners (90th)	$92,700	$44.57

Police Officer Salary by City in West Virginia

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Charleston	$77,000	$6,417/mo
Huntington	$72,700	$6,058/mo
Morgantown	$69,900	$5,825/mo
Parkersburg	$67,700	$5,642/mo
Wheeling	$66,300	$5,525/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Public Service
Typical Education	High school diploma
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	2.36%-5.12% (5 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$8.75/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.84 (-16% vs national avg)

Top Employers in West Virginia

Major employers hiring Police Officers in West Virginia include WVU Medicine, Mountaineer Gas, Toyota, Mylan, and Marshall University. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for public service professionals.

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