Transit police officer earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Transit police officer salary by state

State Name Average Salary
New Jersey $82,080
Washington $81,380
Virginia $80,300
Illinois $76,880
Nevada $73,580
Indiana $66,040
California $64,930
Florida $64,820
Tennessee $63,240
Maryland $62,090
Texas $61,970
Ohio $60,600
Georgia $60,040
New York $51,130
Pennsylvania $45,510
Michigan $44,320
Wyoming $41,790
Louisiana $40,790

How do transit police officer salaries compare to similar careers?

Transit police officers earn about the same as related careers in Virginia. On average, they make less than special agents but more than freight and cargo inspectors.

Career Median Salary
Special agent salary $94K
Hearing officer salary $84K
Shipmate salary $81K
Ship captain salary $81K
Customs broker salary $80K
Transit police officer salary $80K
Logistician salary $78K
Coroner salary $77K
Aviation inspector salary $77K
Freight and cargo inspector salary $77K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)