How much does a Police Officer make in Oregon?

BLS puts the average Police Officer pay in Oregon at $87,990 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Oregon, after federal taxes, FICA, and Oregon state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $64,630 annually ($5,386/month).

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

On a $87,990 salary in Oregon, your take-home pay is approximately $64,630/year or $5,386/month. Federal tax: $10,528. State tax: $6,101. FICA: $6,731.

Is $87,990 a good Police Officer salary?

$87,990 is the BLS average Police Officer pay in Oregon, 11% above the US average of $79,200 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Oregon earn between $78,170 and $98,650.

How do Oregon taxes affect Police Officer salaries?

Oregon levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $87,990 is $6,101. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Police Officers?

In Oregon, the top 10% earn over $109,350 and the bottom 10% under $66,380 (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 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)

Average Police Officer pay in Oregon

$87,990/year

≈ $42/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $78,170–$98,650

US average: $79,200

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$64,630/year

$5,386/month · effective tax rate 26.55%

Federal $10,528
State $6,101
FICA $6,731
Take-home

Pay by role in Oregon

Sergeant / Lieutenant / Captain (Portland metro)BLS · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · middle 50%$119,300–$137,720
Senior Patrol / Specialty OfficerBLS · 75th–90th percentile$98,650–$109,350
Detective / InvestigatorBLS · middle 50%$94,700–$127,860
Senior Patrol / Specialty Officer (Portland metro)BLS · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · 75th–90th percentile$100,280–$114,060
Patrol Officer / Trooper / DeputyBLS · middle 50%$78,170–$98,650
Recruit / Probationary OfficerBLS · 10th–25th percentile$66,380–$78,170

See all 7 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$64,630
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,386
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,486
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$31/hr
Federal Tax	$10,528
State Tax	$6,101
FICA Taxes	$6,731
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.55%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

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.

Sergeant / Lieutenant / Captain (Portland metro)

$119,300–$137,720

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

Source: BLS May 2025 · First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · middle 50%

Senior Patrol / Specialty Officer

$98,650–$109,350

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

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

Detective / Investigator

$94,700–$127,860

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

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

Senior Patrol / Specialty Officer (Portland metro)

$100,280–$114,060

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

Source: BLS May 2025 · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · 75th–90th percentile

Patrol Officer / Trooper / Deputy

$78,170–$98,650

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

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

Recruit / Probationary Officer

$66,380–$78,170

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

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

Corrections Officer

$87,660–$95,820

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

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

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.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Police Officers in Oregon and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Oregon 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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