Police Officer Salary in Australia
AU$85,438
per year
per week
AU$1,643
per week
per year
Police Officer - Average Salary
The average salary for a Police Officer is AU$85,438 per year (AU$1,643 per week), which is AU$15,550 (+22%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
An Australian Police Officer can expect an average starting salary of AU$68,626 (base rate, excluding allowances). The highest salaries can exceed AU$101,000.
An Australian Police Officer can expect an average starting salary of AU$68,626 (base rate, excluding allowances). The highest salaries can exceed AU$101,000.
AU$68,626
Low
AU$85,438
Average salary
AU$101,000
High
AU$1,319
Low
AU$1,643
Average salary
AU$1,942
High
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Police Officer Salary Range
Among Australian Police Officers, Police Recruits, First Year Constables or Probationary Constables tend to have the lowest pay rates, while more experienced positions like Senior Constables who have progressed their career through the ranks enjoy the highest pay rates.
Police Officer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer WA | AU$95K/year | +11% |
| Police Officer SA | AU$92K/year | +8% |
| Police Officer VIC | AU$87K/year | +2% |
| Police Officer AFP | AU$86K/year | +1% |
| Police Officer QLD | AU$85K/year | ±0% |
| Police Officer NSW | AU$83K/year | -3% |
| Police Officer TAS | AU$78K/year | -9% |
| Police Officer NT | AU$71K/year | -17% |
Police Officer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Police Officer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$70,000 per year. A Constable with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$82,000, while a Senior Constable with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$94,000. Australian Police Officers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than AU$98,000 per year.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Police Officer in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +15% |
| Senior | ▲ +10% |
| Average Salary | AU$85,438/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -18% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
13%
13%
Male
87%
87%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Police Officer job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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