First before I answer this question I like to let you know that being a police officer can be a life and death job, its a job that will consume you and family. You must be a strong individual with a thick layer of skin for criminals and irate people. The average salary for this hard working, stress filled police officer varies in location. Beginning officers with only a high school
. deploma:transit and Railroad police can earn $4,300-$4,500,a Fish and game warden can earn $8,500-$9,000. As for average salary for a police officers is $49,421-$61,173 if you further you education a Sheriff patrol officer can earn $661,500-$718,800. A Detective can earn as much as $883,600-$968,400. The longer you are a officer you get benefits for self and family paid vacations,sick leave and medical and life insurance and special allowance for uniforms. Many officers retire at half-pay after 20 years of service;other often eligible to retire with 30 years or fewer.
