how much money do police earn
Average and Median Earnings. As of 2011, police and highway patrol officers earned an average of $27.05 an hour and $56,260 a year. Half of all police and highway patrol officers made between $19.77 and $33.65 an hour and between $41,110 and $69,990 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Up to 40% of police officers could lose up to Â£4,000 a year if the Winsor Review is implemented. The report says officers on front-line duties could see their basic pay rise but overtime payments and special allowances would be restricted.