Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alaska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $99,130 | $79,739 | +24% |
| Median hourly wage | $47.66 | $38.34 | +24% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $96,807.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Police Officer in Alaska is $99,130, or about $47.66 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Police Officers is $79,739. Alaska is +24% above the national median.
Entry-level police officers in Alaska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,260 police officer jobs on record and a median salary of $99,130, Alaska offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.