Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Indiana
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Indiana earn a median salary of $68,243 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.5% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 11,550 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $57,050 to $80,700 depending on location.
$68,243
Avg median salary in Indiana
$80,700
Highest paying metro
$57,050
Lowest paying metro
11,550
Employed in Indiana
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Indiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | $80,700 | $65,020 | $88,290 | 4,690 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $75,780 | $75,240 | $75,780 | 1,130 |
| Lafayette, IN | $75,200 | $60,590 | $75,990 | 380 |
| Elkhart, IN | $74,970 | $63,040 | $74,970 | 270 |
| Columbus, IN | $73,360 | $61,560 | $87,440 | 150 |
| South Bend, IN-MI | $70,530 | $61,570 | $74,990 | 640 |
| Bloomington, IN | $69,710 | $56,230 | $84,700 | 250 |
| Muncie, IN | $68,640 | $60,020 | $71,780 | 270 |
| Evansville, IN | $67,870 | $65,840 | $81,620 | 520 |
| Michigan City, IN | $64,740 | $58,520 | $70,880 | 200 |
| Kokomo, IN | $63,170 | $52,860 | $67,270 | 130 |
| Northern Indiana | $61,800 | $52,000 | $69,510 | 1,020 |
| Southern Indiana | $61,060 | $52,120 | $75,240 | 850 |
| Central Indiana | $59,060 | $52,190 | $69,430 | 840 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $57,050 | $50,860 | $62,790 | 210 |