How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Lima?
$62,170a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Lima, OH metro area. That is $29.89 an hour or $5,181 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.89
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 256 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,770Median: $62,170Highest 10%: $72,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,770 | $22.97 | |
| 25th | $57,960 | $27.87 | |
| Median | $62,170 | $29.89 | |
| 75th | $69,730 | $33.52 | |
| 90th | $72,700 | $34.95 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Columbus, OH | $100,900 |
| 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 |
| Mansfield, OH | $59,560 |
| Youngstown, OH | $59,310 |
| Wheeling, WV | $58,380 |
| Huntington, WV | $56,130 |
| Weirton, WV | $55,140 |
Related jobs in Lima
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $76,010 |
| Firefighter | $60,020 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $59,240 |
| Security Guard | $30,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Lima?
The median hourly pay in the Lima, OH metro area is $29.89 ($62,170 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Lima than the national average?
No: $62,170 against $76,210 nationally, 18% less.
How does Lima compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $77,020, so Lima pays 19% less.
Where does Lima rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
256 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Lima?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,700 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.