Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers is $37.03 an hour ($77,020 a year). About 23,430 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($76,210). Ohio ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.57 | $51,110 |
| 25% of workers | $30.14 | $62,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.03 | $77,020 |
| 75% of workers | $43.46 | $90,390 |
| 90% of workers | $49.62 | $103,210 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $100,890 | 5,190 |
| Cincinnati | $80,410 | 3,900 |
| Cleveland | $80,280 | 5,200 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $76,310 | 1,440 |
| Akron | $74,650 | 1,610 |
| Toledo | $73,650 | 1,230 |
| Sandusky | $70,550 | 320 |
| Canton-Massillon | $64,340 | 510 |
| Springfield | $63,120 | 170 |
| Lima | $62,170 | 180 |
| Mansfield | $59,560 | 210 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $59,310 | 750 |
Ohio 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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,770 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $59,370 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $98,380 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $61,120 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $79,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $53,020 |
| Bailiffs | $51,060 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $47,200 |
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