Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN

Median annual salary $75,780 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.43
10th percentile $60,400
90th percentile $88,970
Employed locally 1,130
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,400
    25th
    $75,240
    50th (median)
    $75,780
    75th
    $75,780
    90th
    $88,970

    Fort Wayne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,378 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 109% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $122,290
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $108,890
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $106,850
    Redding, CA $104,980
    Bellingham, WA $104,350
    Washington $102,640

    Related occupations in Fort Wayne, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,590
    Firefighters $75,510
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,380
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,530
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $40,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Fort Wayne?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Fort Wayne, IN is $36.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.46 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Wayne above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Fort Wayne, IN is 0.7% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Fort Wayne?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $60,400 per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,240.