How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Fort Wayne?

$79,210a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $38.08 an hour or $6,601 a month.

Hourly: $38.08
Vs. national median: +4%
Rank among cities: 109 of 386
Jobs in the area: 820

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $61,520Median: $79,210Highest 10%: $90,390

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$61,520	$29.58
25th	$74,360	$35.75
Median	$79,210	$38.08
75th	$79,210	$38.08
90th	$90,390	$43.46

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.

Chicago, IL	$107,800
Indianapolis, IN	$83,110
Cincinnati, OH	$80,410
South Bend, IN	$77,070
Lafayette, IN	$74,320
Elkhart, IN	$73,370
Evansville, IN	$72,800
Columbus, IN	$72,500
Kokomo, IN	$72,300
Bloomington, IN	$68,170
Michigan City, IN	$66,460
Muncie, IN	$64,040
Louisville, KY	$63,220
Terre Haute, IN	$54,500

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Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$95,400
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$92,310
Firefighter	$75,860
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$74,820
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$66,720
Transportation Security Screener	$63,130
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$57,700
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$40,000
Security Guard	$35,140
School Bus Monitor	$32,340

Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Fort Wayne?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $38.08 ($79,210 a year).

Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?

Yes: $79,210 against $76,210 nationally, 4% more.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $73,370, so Fort Wayne pays 8% more.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?

109 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Fort Wayne?

The lowest-paid 10% make $61,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,390 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.