Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island we have BLS pay data for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Providence only, where the average is $79,490 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the police and sheriff's patrol officers average at $78,760 and the median at $77,230 for 1,940 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,200.

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers average salary by city in Rhode Island

Providence$79,490

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Providence	$79,490	$76,850	$69,690	$62,387	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in other states

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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