Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Indiana
Ranked #27 of 51 · IN
5.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $75,130 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $73,370
Employment 12,980
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $52,170P25 $60,710 Median $73,370P75 $84,820P90 $100,010
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Indiana earn between $52,170 and $100,010. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in Indiana is $75,130, about 5.1% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Indiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $83,110 | $83,730 | 4,430 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $79,210 | $78,270 | 820 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $77,070 | $70,650 | 670 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $74,320 | $73,570 | 350 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $73,370 | $68,580 | 250 |
| Evansville, IN | $72,800 | $73,690 | 510 |
| Columbus, IN | $72,500 | $70,120 | 150 |
| Kokomo, IN | $72,300 | $70,200 | 140 |