Police Officer salary in Queensland
Updated 21 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $95,000 — Queensland sits $5,000 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Police Officer salary of $100,000 — after $20,520 income tax and $2,000 Medicare levy (2026–27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Police Force★ 3.0 | $130,502 | $125,766 – $135,239 |
| Greggs★ 3.7 | $101,122 | $97,840 – $104,404 |
| Queensland Police★ 3.3 | $100,000 | $80,000 – $133,500 |
| Metropolitan Police Service★ 2.8 | $99,968 | $95,774 – $104,161 |
| QPS★ 3.0 | $90,000 | $73,980 – $141,000 |
| Australian Army★ 3.6 | $88,646 | $85,049 – $92,242 |
| Australian Federal Police★ 3.5 | $88,221 | $84,887 – $91,554 |
| Queensland Government★ 3.9 | $80,000 | $55,800 – $150,000 |
| New Zealand Police★ 3.5 | $79,988 | $76,170 – $83,806 |
| Australian Border Force★ 2.6 | $77,652 | $74,827 – $80,477 |
| My First Gym Enterprise★ 5.0 | $69,993 | $66,816 – $73,170 |
| Singapore Police Force★ 3.7 | $45,059 | $43,451 – $46,667 |
Police Officer pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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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 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.