2) âOutstandingâ is a chimera. You canât bottle lightning and you canât show someone how to be outstanding. The only thing, in my experience, which offers any kind of cast iron guarantee of progress, is a thorough knowledge of, and an excellent relationship with, your class.
How much do cops get paid? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average cop makes about $60,270 per year, or roughly $28.97 per hour. In comparison, the median American salary is about $43,000 per year. The average copâs salary will vary greatly depending on their location in the country.
Salary Range. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual income of police detectives in the U.S. was $75,720 in 2011, or $36.41 an hour. Detectives in the top 10 percent of the income scale earned more than $122,290 a year, while those in the bottom 10 percent made less than $39,660. Fifty percent of detectives earned annual incomes between $51,060 and $94,620 a year.