Police Officer salary in Northern Territory
Updated 21 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $95,000 — Northern Territory sits $5,000 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Police Officer salary of $100,000 — after $20,788 income tax and $2,000 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Police Officer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Territory Government★ 3.9 | $100,000 | $99,700 – $150,000 |
| Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service★ 4.0 | $100,000 | $90,000 – $140,000 |
| Northern Territory Police Force★ 4.0 | $99,368 | $95,352 – $103,383 |
| NTPS★ 4.1 | $15,952 | $15,366 – $16,539 |
Police Officer pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.