How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Cleveland?
$80,280a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $38.60 an hour or $6,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.60
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 5,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,330Median: $80,280Highest 10%: $93,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,330 | $24.68 | |
| 25th | $70,490 | $33.89 | |
| Median | $80,280 | $38.60 | |
| 75th | $82,060 | $39.45 | |
| 90th | $93,360 | $44.88 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Columbus, OH | $100,900 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $80,410 |
| Dayton, OH | $76,310 |
| Akron, OH | $74,650 |
| Toledo, OH | $73,650 |
| Sandusky, OH | $70,550 |
| Canton, OH | $64,340 |
| Springfield, OH | $63,120 |
| Lima, OH | $62,170 |
| Mansfield, OH | $59,560 |
| Youngstown, OH | $59,310 |
| Wheeling, WV | $58,380 |
| Huntington, WV | $56,130 |
| Weirton, WV | $55,140 |
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Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $38.60 ($80,280 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $80,280 against $76,210 nationally, 5% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $77,020, so Cleveland pays 4% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
95 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,360 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.