Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers is $35.27 an hour ($73,370 a year). About 12,980 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($76,210). Indiana ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.08 | $52,170 |
| 25% of workers | $29.19 | $60,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.27 | $73,370 |
| 75% of workers | $40.78 | $84,820 |
| 90% of workers | $48.08 | $100,010 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $83,110 | 4,430 |
| Fort Wayne | $79,210 | 820 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $77,070 | 670 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $74,320 | 350 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $73,370 | 250 |
| Evansville | $72,800 | 510 |
| Columbus | $72,500 | 150 |
| Kokomo | $72,300 | 140 |
| Bloomington | $68,170 | 270 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $66,460 | 200 |
| Muncie | $64,040 | 230 |
| Terre Haute | $54,500 | 240 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for police and sheriff's patrol officers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 51,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $36,490 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $48,340 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $60,170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $81,540 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $61,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $61,460 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $70,340 |
| Bailiffs | $43,000 |
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