Police officer salary in Wyoming after taxes
The median police officer in Wyoming earns $66,140 a year ($31.80 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $55,323 a year, or $2,127.83 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,130 | $48,084 | $4,007 | $1,849.38 |
| 25th percentile | $59,640 | $50,101 | $4,175 | $1,926.95 |
| Median | $66,140 | $55,323 | $4,610 | $2,127.83 |
| 75th percentile | $73,650 | $60,643 | $5,054 | $2,332.41 |
| 90th percentile | $76,840 | $62,887 | $5,241 | $2,418.73 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of police and sheriff's patrol officers in Wyoming earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Police officer take-home pay in other states
Wyoming ranks #15 of 20 of the states we cover for median police officer take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| California | $118,880 | $83,425 |
| Washington | $102,080 | $79,227 |
| Alaska | $99,130 | $78,568 |
| Illinois | $100,520 | $74,715 |
| New Jersey | $92,610 | $69,309 |
| New York | $92,790 | $69,206 |
| Pennsylvania | $85,470 | $66,334 |
| Nevada | $78,140 | $63,801 |
| Texas | $75,900 | $62,226 |
| Florida | $74,470 | $61,220 |
| Ohio | $77,020 | $61,092 |
| Massachusetts | $78,940 | $60,374 |
| New Hampshire | $71,640 | $59,229 |
| Michigan | $73,730 | $57,816 |
| Wyoming | $66,140 | $55,323 |
| Virginia | $65,870 | $52,134 |
| South Dakota | $60,740 | $50,985 |
| Tennessee | $59,280 | $49,811 |
| North Carolina | $59,300 | $47,930 |
| Georgia | $58,120 | $46,728 |
Questions
How much does a police officer make in Wyoming after taxes?
The median police officer in Wyoming earns $66,140 a year ($31.80 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal taxes that's about $55,323 a year, $4,610 a month or $2,127.83 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many police and sheriff's patrol officers work in Wyoming?
About 1,310, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
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