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.
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

Police Officer Salary Range

Trainee
AU$54,353
Low
AU$68,626
Average salary
AU$85,438
Senior
AU$94,281
High
AU$101,000
Trainee
AU$1,045
Low
AU$1,319
Average salary
AU$1,643
Senior
AU$1,813
High
AU$1,942
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

JobSalaryDifference
Police Officer WAAU$95K/year
+11% 
Police Officer SAAU$92K/year
+8% 
Police Officer VICAU$87K/year
+2% 
Police Officer AFPAU$86K/year
+1% 
Police Officer QLDAU$85K/year
±0% 
Police Officer NSWAU$83K/year
 -3%
Police Officer TASAU$78K/year
 -9%
Police Officer NTAU$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 SalaryAU$85,438/year
Mid Career▼ -4%
Entry Level▼ -18%

Gender Breakdown

Female
13%
Male
87%

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Police Officer - Related Salaries

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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Police Officer

How much does a Police Officer make in Australia?
A Police Officer in Australia earns an average of AU$85,438 gross per year, which is about AU$1,643 gross per week. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Police Officer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Police Officer in Australia?
The starting salary of a Police Officer in Australia is around AU$68,626 gross per year. Police Recruits, First Year Constables or Probationary Constables usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Police Officer in Australia?
The highest salary of a Police Officer in Australia can reach and exceed AU$101,000 gross per year. Senior Constables who have progressed their career through the ranks usually have the highest salaries.
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