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

$73,370a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Indiana. That is $35.27 an hour or $6,114 a month.

Hourly: $35.27
Vs. national median: -4%
Rank among states: 29 of 51
Jobs in the state: 12,980

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $52,170Median: $73,370Highest 10%: $100,000

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$52,170	$25.08
25th	$60,710	$29.19
Median	$73,370	$35.27
75th	$84,820	$40.78
90th	$100,000	$48.08

Cities in Indiana

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Chicago, IL	$107,800
Indianapolis, IN	$83,110
Cincinnati, OH	$80,410
Fort Wayne, IN	$79,210
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

Salaries for every job in Indiana

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.

26. Florida	$74,470
27. Iowa	$74,470
28. Michigan	$73,730
29. Indiana	$73,370
30. New Hampshire	$71,640
31. Montana	$70,050
32. New Mexico	$69,180

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in Indiana is $35.27 ($73,370 a year).

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

No: $73,370 against $76,210 nationally, 4% less.

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

Indiana ranks 29 of 51 states.

Which city in Indiana pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $107,800 a year.

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.