Police Officer salary in South Australia
Updated 21 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $95,000 — South Australia sits $3,000 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Police Officer salary of $92,000 — after $18,120 income tax and $1,840 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Government of South Australia★ 3.6 | $108,548 | $104,345 – $112,751 |
| South Australia Police★ 2.8 | $94,000 | $70,000 – $125,000 |
| Australian Federal Police★ 3.5 | $79,862 | $76,518 – $83,207 |
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
Australian Capital Territory
Northern 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 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.