How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Columbus?
$100,900a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $48.50 an hour or $8,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.50
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 5,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,450Median: $100,900Highest 10%: $111,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,450 | $29.06 | |
| 25th | $71,150 | $34.21 | |
| Median | $100,900 | $48.50 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.62 | |
| 90th | $111,400 | $53.57 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $80,410 |
| Cleveland, OH | $80,280 |
| 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 Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $48.50 ($100,900 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $100,900 against $76,210 nationally, 32% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $77,020, so Columbus pays 31% more.
Where does Columbus rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
26 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,400 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.