Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Nevada

Police and sheriff's patrol officers in Nevada earn the most in Carson City (average $114,270 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($85,950), across the 3 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the police and sheriff's patrol officers average at $86,470 and the median at $78,140 for 5,720 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,200.

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

Carson City$114,270
Reno$91,420
Las Vegas$85,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Carson City	$114,270	$131,210	$100,590	$89,219	98
Reno	$91,420	$92,130	$76,010	$73,144	101
Las Vegas	$85,950	$77,750	$77,750	$69,296	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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

More about pay in Nevada

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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