How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Ohio?
$77,020a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Ohio. That is $37.03 an hour or $6,418 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.03
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,110Median: $77,020Highest 10%: $103,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,110 | $24.57 | |
| 25th | $62,700 | $30.14 | |
| Median | $77,020 | $37.03 | |
| 75th | $90,390 | $43.46 | |
| 90th | $103,200 | $49.62 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Lima, OH | $62,170 |
| Mansfield, OH | $59,560 |
| Youngstown, OH | $59,310 |
| Wheeling, WV | $58,380 |
| Huntington, WV | $56,130 |
| Weirton, WV | $55,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 19. Maryland | $77,970 |
| 20. Utah | $77,310 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $77,230 |
| 22. Ohio | $77,020 |
| 23. Texas | $75,900 |
| 24. Nebraska | $74,620 |
| 25. North Dakota | $74,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $37.03 ($77,020 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $77,020 against $76,210 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Ohio rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Ohio ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $100,900 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.