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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Kentucky earned a median of $60,490 a year ($29.08 an hour) in May 2025, 21% below the national median of $76,210; 7,890 were employed there, ranking #40 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $60,490 | $76,210 |
| Mean annual wage | $59,840 | $79,200 |
| Median hourly wage | $29.08 | $36.64 |
| 10th percentile | $38,780 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $47,940 | $59,290 |
| 75th percentile | $68,990 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $77,970 | $115,120 |
| Employment | 7,890 | 670,520 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.944 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.91 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.