Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Ohio
Ranked #21 of 51 · OH
3.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $76,730 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $77,020
Employment 23,430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,110P25 $62,700 Median $77,020P75 $90,390P90 $103,210
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Ohio earn between $51,110 and $103,210. 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 Ohio is $76,730, about 3.1% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Ohio
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $100,890 | $89,230 | 5,190 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $80,410 | $79,450 | 3,900 |
| Cleveland, OH | $80,280 | $76,400 | 5,200 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $76,310 | $74,960 | 1,440 |
| Akron, OH | $74,650 | $71,830 | 1,610 |
| Toledo, OH | $73,650 | $73,920 | 1,230 |
| Sandusky, OH | $70,550 | $69,600 | 320 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $64,850 | $69,230 | 600 |