Police Officer Salaries

Police Officer salaries in Melbourne, Australia

Base pay
A$78K - A$102K/yr
A$89K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
A$78K/yrAverage
A$13K - A$144K/yrRange
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Last updated 5 Aug 202570 Salaries submitted
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21 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Police Officer
1-3 Years
HK$333K - HK$387K/yr
Hong Kong
HK$333K - HK$387K/yr
Police Officer
10-14 Years
HK$32K/yr
HK$32K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$32K/yr
HK$32K • HK$0
Police Officer
4-6 Years
HK$46K - HK$54K/yr
Hong Kong
HK$46K - HK$54K/yr
Police Officer
7-9 Years
HK$386K/yr
HK$386K • HK$0
Kowloon City, Kowloon City
HK$386K/yr
HK$386K • HK$0
Police Officer
1-3 Years
HK$199K - HK$233K/yr
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon City
HK$199K - HK$233K/yr
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Police Officer
4-6 Years
HK$512K/yr
HK$409K • HK$103K
Kowloon City, Kowloon City
HK$512K/yr
HK$409K • HK$103K
Police Officer
1-3 Years
HK$223K - HK$258K/yr
Kowloon City, Kowloon City
HK$223K - HK$258K/yr
Police Officer
10-14 Years
HK$1M/yr
HK$1M • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$1M/yr
HK$1M • HK$0
Police Officer
1-3 Years
HK$516K/yr
HK$516K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$516K/yr
HK$516K • HK$0
Police Officer
1-3 Years
HK$233K/yr
HK$233K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$233K/yr
HK$233K • HK$0

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Frequently asked questions about Police Officer salaries

The average salary for a Police Officer is A$167,250 per year or A$80 per hour in Melbourne, Australia, which is 201% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to A$264,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Melbourne, Australia is between A$90,500 (25th percentile) and A$245,500 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 70 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Police Officer employees in Melbourne, Australia as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Police Officer in Melbourne, Australia is A$245,500 per year, A$20,458 per month or A$118 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Police Officer in Melbourne, Australia is A$90,500 per year, A$7,542 per month or A$44 per hour.
Police officers receive stable government salaries. However, entry-level police officers earn a lower salary than the national average, whereas experienced police officers earn slightly over the average salary. In order to increase their earning potential, police officers can be promoted to sergeant, inspector, or chief inspector. Police officers who are members of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) can be promoted to roles such as detective sergeant or detective chief inspector.