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Off-Duty Police Officer Cost in Massachusetts

Massachusetts paid detail police officers typically cost $70–$130/hr per hour with a 4-hour minimum shift. Rates vary by department, assignment type, and time of day.

Massachusetts Off-Duty Police Rates

$70–$130/hr
Hourly Rate
4 hours
Min. Shift
$280
Min. Cost
Paid detail
Regional Term

Massachusetts has the highest documented off-duty rates in the country, driven by strong union contracts and state-mandated detail laws. MassDOT prevailing wage for highway details is published annually.

What Affects Rates in Massachusetts

  • Union CBA rate floors
  • MassDOT prevailing wage mandate
  • Boston metro premium
  • Holiday/OT multipliers up to 2×

Sample Assignment Costs in Massachusetts

AssignmentDurationEst. Cost
Single event (small)4 hours$280–$520
Half-day event6 hours$420–$780
Full-day event or site8 hours$560–$1040
Weekend coverage (2 days)16 hours$1120–$2080
Weekly recurring (5 days)40 hours$2800–$5200

Estimates based on current Massachusetts rate range. Actual rates set by individual agencies.

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