Transit and Railroad Police Salary
Transit and Railroad Police earn a median $90,230 a year nationally. Protective Service Occupations
What transit and railroad police do
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.2% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 300
Employment of transit and railroad police is projected to grow 3.2% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Transit and Railroad Police take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$11,021
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,594
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,308
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$72,307
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $57,690 | $27.74 | $48,534 |
| 25th percentile | $68,990 | $33.17 | $57,364 |
| Median (50th) | $90,230 | $43.38 | $72,307 |
| 75th percentile | $119,290 | $57.35 | $92,751 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $125,910 | $60.53 | $97,325 |
Transit and Railroad Police salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $109,650 | −0.1% | $78,575 | $77,230 – $109,680 | 100 |
| New Jersey | $106,290 | +0.6% | $79,024 | $79,790 – $121,830 | 340 |
| Maryland | $99,420 | +14.7% | $74,413 | $63,390 – $129,600 | — |
| New York | $90,460 | −14.3% | $68,172 | $50,170 – $125,910 | — |
| Utah | $87,770 | — | $67,593 | $87,770 – $98,580 | 80 |
| Texas | $78,480 | −27.7% | $64,041 | $53,710 – $111,280 | 80 |
| Florida | $69,810 | +0.3% | $57,941 | $66,010 – $70,000 | 40 |
| Missouri | $67,840 | −1.2% | $54,304 | $48,720 – $118,600 | 90 |
| Georgia | $57,690 | — | $46,163 | $52,280 – $72,420 | 240 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $76,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $93,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Fish and Game Warden | $74,060 | Bachelor's degree | -5.7% |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $58,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Bailiff | $56,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Parking Enforcement Worker | $46,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.1% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $93,530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers | $77,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $76,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Fire Inspector and Investigator | $75,920 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transit and railroad police make?
The national median salary for transit and railroad police is $90,230 a year ($43.38 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,690 and the top 10% earn over $125,910. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays transit and railroad police the most?
California has the highest median pay at $109,650.
How many transit and railroad police are there in the U.S.?
About 4,390 people work as transit and railroad police nationwide.