How much does a Police Officer make in Minnesota?

BLS puts the average Police Officer pay in Minnesota at $85,130 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Minnesota, after federal taxes, FICA, and Minnesota state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $64,454 annually ($5,371/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Minnesota?

On a $85,130 salary in Minnesota, your take-home pay is approximately $64,454/year or $5,371/month. Federal tax: $9,899. State tax: $4,265. FICA: $6,512.

Is $85,130 a good Police Officer salary?

$85,130 is the BLS average Police Officer pay in Minnesota, 7% above the US average of $79,200 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Minnesota earn between $75,750 and $98,430.

How do Minnesota taxes affect Police Officer salaries?

Minnesota levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $85,130 is $4,265. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 24.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Police Officers?

In Minnesota, the top 10% earn over $106,160 and the bottom 10% under $60,670 (BLS, May 2025). 3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Detective, Sergeant, State Trooper, Sheriff Deputy, Federal Agent.

How can a Police Officer in Minnesota reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Police Officer Salary in Minnesota (2026)

Average Police Officer pay in Minnesota

$85,130/year

≈ $41/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $75,750–$98,430

US average: $79,200

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$64,454/year

$5,371/month · effective tax rate 24.29%

Federal $9,899
State $4,265
FICA $6,512
Take-home

Pay by role in Minnesota

Sergeant / Lieutenant / Captain (Minneapolis metro)BLS · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · middle 50%$111,340–$130,490
Senior Patrol / Specialty OfficerBLS · 75th–90th percentile$98,430–$106,160
Detective / InvestigatorBLS · middle 50%$69,580–$100,090
Senior Patrol / Specialty Officer (Minneapolis metro)BLS · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · 75th–90th percentile$102,820–$109,230
Patrol Officer / Trooper / DeputyBLS · middle 50%$75,750–$98,430
Recruit / Probationary OfficerBLS · 10th–25th percentile$60,670–$75,750

See all 7 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$64,454
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,371
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,479
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$31/hr
Federal Tax	$9,899
State Tax	$4,265
FICA Taxes	$6,512
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.29%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Police Officers earn the same — not even close

Minnesota's police officer market is anchored by Minneapolis Police Department MPD (~620 sworn officers + the largest MN municipal police department + the substantial post-2020 George Floyd federal consent decree + post-2023 DOJ pattern-or-practice findings + the substantial MPD reform program), St. Paul Police Department SPPD (~580 sworn + state capital + CALEA accreditation), Minnesota State Patrol MSP (~600 sworn troopers + the only MN statewide police agency + MSP Highway Patrol + MSP State Bureau of Criminal Apprehension BCA + MSP Special Response Team SRT + MSP K-9), Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Minneapolis (~830 sworn + the largest MN sheriff's office + court services + corrections + civil process), Ramsey County Sheriff's Office St. Paul (~290 sworn), Rochester PD + Olmsted County Sheriff (the substantial Mayo Clinic Rochester campus + city), Duluth Police Department + St. Louis County Sheriff (Iron Range coverage), Bloomington PD + Edina PD + Eden Prairie PD + Plymouth PD + Maple Grove PD (Twin Cities suburban departments), plus substantial federal law enforcement at FBI Minneapolis + DEA Minneapolis + ATF + USMS + ICE + the substantial Duluth USCG Sector Lake Superior.

Sergeant / Lieutenant / Captain (Minneapolis metro)

$111,340–$130,490

Senior officer + sergeant at MPD · post-2023 DOJ consent decree + MN PERA Police & Fire Plan

Source: BLS May 2025 · First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · middle 50%

Senior Patrol / Specialty Officer

$98,430–$106,160

Senior trooper at MSP · Highway Patrol + Bureau of Criminal Apprehension + SRT

Source: BLS May 2025 · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · Minnesota · 75th–90th percentile

Detective / Investigator

$69,580–$100,090

Senior detective at MPD + SPPD + MSP BCA + Hennepin SO · investigations + casework + PERA premium

Source: BLS May 2025 · Detectives and Criminal Investigators · Minnesota · middle 50%

Senior Patrol / Specialty Officer (Minneapolis metro)

$102,820–$109,230

Senior officer at Edina + Eden Prairie + Bloomington + Plymouth suburban departments

Source: BLS May 2025 · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · 75th–90th percentile

Patrol Officer / Trooper / Deputy

$75,750–$98,430

Mid-career officer · MN PERA Police & Fire Plan membership · MN POST certified

Source: BLS May 2025 · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · Minnesota · middle 50%

Recruit / Probationary Officer

$60,670–$75,750

New officer · post-academy + field training · MN POST certified · PERA Police & Fire at hire

Source: BLS May 2025 · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · Minnesota · 10th–25th percentile

Corrections Officer

$76,250–$82,380

Senior corrections at MN DOC + Stillwater + Faribault + Oak Park Heights + the substantial MN DOC

Source: BLS May 2025 · Correctional Officers and Jailers · Minnesota · 75th–90th percentile

Worth knowing: The post-2020 Minneapolis George Floyd event + federal DOJ consent decree + MN PERA Police & Fire Plan are the structural foundation of MN career police compensation and a distinctive MN police officer feature most national surveys understate. The country's substantial post-2020 Minneapolis George Floyd event (May 25 2020 + the substantial Derek Chauvin federal civil rights conviction + the substantial Minneapolis MPD federal DOJ pattern-or-practice investigation + the substantial 2023 DOJ Civil Rights Division findings + the substantial 2024 Minneapolis federal consent decree + the substantial MPD policy + training + supervision + use-of-force + crisis intervention overhaul) drove the country's substantial Minneapolis-area police reform program. Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association MN PERA Police & Fire Plan (the dedicated MN municipal police + fire pension covering ~12K active + retired members + the substantial MN PERA + the substantial post-2018 MN PERA reform) provides defined-benefit protective service pension at 3.0% × years × FAS multiplier (the substantial MN public-safety formula appreciably more generous than MN PERA general plan 1.7% multiplier) — supporting career police retirement after 20-25 years. Minnesota State Patrol uses the separate Minnesota State Patrol Retirement Fund. MN recognizes public-sector collective bargaining via Public Employment Labor Relations Act PELRA + Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association MPPOA + Minneapolis Police Federation + Saint Paul Police Federation + Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis POFM operate substantial MN public-safety collective bargaining. MN NOT a RTW state. Post-2020 Minneapolis + St. Paul recruitment + retention challenges drove substantial signing bonus + retention bonus + lateral transfer incentives — MPD post-2020 staffing decline + the substantial post-2023 federal consent decree recruitment rebuild. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028 — MN OBBBA OT applies to officer overtime + detail . MN progressive top 9.85% + MN estate tax $3M + MN NOT a RTW state + MN PERA Police & Fire Plan anchor the MN police officer proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Police Officers in Minnesota and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Minnesota 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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