How much does a Police Officer make in Oregon?

The average Police Officer salary in Oregon is around $85,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Oregon state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $62,507 annually ($5,209/month).

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

On a $85,000 salary in Oregon, your take-home pay is approximately $62,507/year or $5,209/month. Federal tax: $9,870. State tax: $6,120. FICA: $0.00.

Is $85,000 a good Police Officer salary?

$85,000 is a competitive salary for a Police Officer — above the national median. In Oregon, demand for this role is active.

How do Oregon taxes affect Police Officer salaries?

Oregon levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $85,000 is $6,120. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Police Officers?

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 Oregon 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 Oregon (2026)

The average Police Officer in Oregon earns around $85,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $62,507/year ($5,209/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$62,507
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,209
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,404
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$30/hr
Federal Tax	$9,870
State Tax	$6,120
FICA Taxes	$6,503
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.46%

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Police Officer Salary Ranges in Oregon

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$55,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$80,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Not all Police Officers earn the same — not even close

Oregon's police officer market is anchored by Portland Police Bureau PPB (~900 sworn officers + the largest OR municipal police department + the substantial post-2020 Portland reform + post-2012 federal DOJ pattern-or-practice consent decree + CALEA accreditation), Oregon State Police OSP (~700 sworn troopers + the only OR statewide police agency + OSP Patrol + OSP Major Crimes + OSP Fish & Wildlife + OSP Special Operations Strategic Response Team SORT), Multnomah County Sheriff's Office MCSO (~270 sworn + corrections + court services + civil process), Washington County Sheriff's Office Hillsboro (~270 sworn + the substantial Washington County Hillsboro suburb + Intel cross-border + Nike Beaverton cross-border patrol), Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Lane County Sheriff's Office Eugene, Beaverton PD + Hillsboro PD + Gresham PD + Salem PD + Eugene PD + Bend PD + Medford PD, plus substantial federal law enforcement at FBI Portland + DEA Portland + ATF + USMS + ICE + Customs + USCG Sector Columbia River.

Senior Officer / Sergeant (Portland Police PPB)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

Senior officer + sergeant at PPB · post-2012 DOJ consent decree + OR PERS · OR PPA collective bargaining

Senior Trooper (OR State Police OSP)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

Senior trooper at OSP · Patrol + Major Crimes + Fish & Wildlife + SORT · OR PERS

Senior Detective / Investigator

$85,000–$132,000+ OT

Senior detective at PPB + OSP + MCSO + WCSO · investigations + casework + OR PERS premium

Senior K-9 / SWAT / SORT Officer

$88,000–$138,000+ OT

K-9 handler + SWAT + OSP SORT + tactical · OR tactical specialty + hazard premium

Senior Federal Agent (FBI / DEA / ATF Portland)

$118,000–$185,000+

Senior federal agent · FBI Portland + DEA Portland + ATF + USMS · LEAP availability pay

Senior Sheriff Deputy (Multnomah / Washington / Lane)

$75,000–$108,000+ OT

Senior deputy at OR sheriff offices · patrol + corrections + court services + civil process + OR PERS

Senior Officer (Beaverton / Hillsboro / Gresham)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

Senior officer at Beaverton + Hillsboro + Gresham + Lake Oswego suburban departments

Mid-Career Officer (3-7 yrs)

$62,000–$85,000+ OT

Mid-career officer · OR PERS Tier 3 OPSRP membership · OR DPSST certified

New Officer (Post-Academy)

$52,000–$72,000+ OT

New officer · post-academy + field training · OR DPSST certified · OR PERS at hire

Senior Corrections Officer

$58,000–$82,000+ OT

Senior corrections at OR DOC + Oregon State Penitentiary + Coffee Creek + Snake River + Two Rivers

Worth knowing: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System OR PERS is the structural foundation of OR career police compensation and a distinctive OR police officer feature most national surveys understate. OR PERS (the OR statewide public pension covering ~400K active + retired members + ~$90B AUM + the substantial OR PERS Tier 1 + Tier 2 + OPSRP Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan structure + the substantial post-2003 PERS reform + post-2019 SB 1049 reform addressing OR PERS unfunded liability + the substantial OR PERS hybrid pension + -style Individual Account Program IAP structure) provides defined-benefit + IAP retirement for OR police + corrections at the OPSRP Police & Fire formula 1.8% × years × FAS multiplier (the substantial OR public-safety formula appreciably more generous than OPSRP general member 1.5% multiplier). Portland Police Bureau PPB post-2012 federal DOJ pattern-or-practice consent decree (United States v. City of Portland Case No. 3:12-cv-02265 + post-Aaron Campbell + post-James Chasse + the substantial DOJ Civil Rights Division enforcement + the substantial PPB policy + training + supervision + use-of-force + crisis intervention overhaul) drove the country's substantial Portland-area police reform program. Oregon DOES recognize public-sector collective bargaining + Portland Police Association PPA + Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs OCPS + AFSCME corrections + the substantial OR collective bargaining at PPB + OSP + sheriffs offices. Post-2020 Portland recruitment + retention challenges drove substantial PPB lateral incentives + signing bonuses + retention pay. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028 — OR OBBBA OT applies to officer overtime + detail . OR progressive top 9.9% + OR NO sales tax (substantially offsetting income tax burden) + OR estate tax $1M (the lowest US estate tax threshold) + OR NOT a RTW state anchor the OR police officer proposition.