Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay range in Binghamton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,270 or more. The middle half of police and sheriff's patrol officers in Binghamton earn between $75,260 and $95,080.
- $60K10th
- $75K25th
- $84KMedian
- $95K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,730 | $6,811 | $39.29 |
| Median | $84,320 | $7,027 | $40.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,260 | $6,272 | $36.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,080 | $7,923 | $45.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Binghamton vs. New York and the U.S.
Police and sheriff's patrol officers in Binghamton earn 6% less than the New York average ($87,110) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $76,210.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton | $81,730 | $84,320 | $59,600 | $96,270 | 420 |
| New York | $87,110 | $92,790 | $53,000 | $118,250 | 53,470 |
| United States | $79,200 | $76,210 | $47,510 | $115,120 | 670,520 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary after taxes in Binghamton
On the average salary of $81,730, a single filer in Binghamton takes home about $62,437 a year, or $5,203 a month and $2,401 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Binghamton a good place for police and sheriff's patrol officers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Binghamton area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $81,730 buys what about $88,011 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Binghamton ($49,460). A typical home costs $198,435, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in other New York cities
Binghamton ranks 4th of 13 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($92,940).
All Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries in New York
Highest-paying cities for police and sheriff's patrol officers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($143,520).
- San Jose, CA$143,520
- San Francisco, CA$130,190
- Vallejo, CA$127,150
- Napa, CA$124,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$118,750
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Binghamton: questions
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make an hour in Binghamton?
$39.29 an hour on average, and $40.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in Binghamton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the police and sheriff's patrol officers take-home pay in Binghamton?
About $62,437 a year ($5,203 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,730. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers earn more in Binghamton than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($79,200).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3051; area Binghamton, NY (13780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.