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Police officer salary in Australia

How much does a Police Officer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$95,460

The average salary for a police officer is $95,460 per year in Australia. 32 salaries reported, updated at 20 June 2026

Highest paying companies for Police Officer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Victoria Police
 
$105,108per year
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NSW Government
 
$102,000per year
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Queensland Police Service
 
$98,973per year
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NSW Police Force
 
$97,044per year
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Australian Federal Police
 
$93,847per year
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Western Australia Police Force
 
$91,552per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Police Officers

  1. Brisbane QLD
    $113,196 per year
  2. Perth WA
    $101,063 per year
  3. Sydney NSW
    $99,577 per year
  4. Melbourne VIC
    $93,270 per year
  5. Canberra ACT
    $89,029 per year

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Entry Level Police Officer

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Average $150,545 per year

Senior Police Officer

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Average $113,623 per year