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Public Safety Officer

Average Experienced Public Safety Officer with Safety Compliance Skills Hourly Pay

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$17.28
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Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
25%
$13.10
MEDIAN
$17.28
75%
$22.21

The average hourly pay for a Public Safety Officer is $17.28 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$13 - $22
Total Pay
$27k - $46k
Based on 6 salary profiles (last updated Feb 24 2020)
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What Do Public Safety Officers Do?

Public Safety Officer Tasks
  • Patrol areas, watching for dangerous or criminal activity.
  • Direct traffic and provide crowd control.
  • Regularly file incident reports.
  • Respond to, investigate, and report suspicious incidents.
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Common Health Benefits for a Public Safety Officer

Medical
67%
Dental
67%
Vision
67%
None
33%

Gender Breakdown for Public Safety Officers

Male
66.7%
Female
33.3%
This data is based on 3 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Public Safety Officers

What is the highest pay for Public Safety Officers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Public Safety Officer is $NaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for Public Safety Officers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Public Safety Officer is $NaN / hour

How can Public Safety Officers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Public Safety Officer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Public Safety Officer that oversees more junior Public Safety Officers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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