Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Ohio earn a median salary of $70,041 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.2% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 24,550 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $57,530 to $99,960 depending on location.
$70,041
Avg median salary in Ohio
$99,960
Highest paying metro
$57,530
Lowest paying metro
24,550
Employed in Ohio
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $99,960 | $69,180 | $104,430 | 5,230 |
| Cleveland, OH | $81,730 | $69,440 | $86,740 | 5,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $80,410 | $65,050 | $93,480 | 3,990 |
| Dayton, OH | $77,030 | $63,960 | $81,760 | 1,500 |
| Akron, OH | $75,540 | $65,580 | $78,830 | 1,660 |
| Toledo, OH | $74,520 | $63,590 | $78,650 | 1,290 |
| Mansfield, OH | $68,200 | $54,540 | $71,280 | 230 |
| Sandusky, OH | $66,400 | $51,930 | $76,110 | 340 |
| Canton, OH | $64,990 | $57,910 | $70,550 | 610 |
| Southern Ohio | $64,880 | $53,550 | $82,350 | 800 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $63,610 | $50,820 | $72,070 | 1,010 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $63,140 | $59,280 | $77,090 | 840 |
| Springfield, OH | $62,420 | $51,830 | $78,480 | 160 |
| Eastern Ohio | $61,640 | $53,050 | $80,910 | 580 |
| Lima, OH | $58,650 | $54,230 | $64,480 | 190 |
| Youngstown, OH | $57,530 | $47,000 | $60,490 | 920 |