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

$77,070a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $37.05 an hour or $6,423 a month.

Hourly: $37.05
Vs. national median: +1%
Rank among cities: 135 of 386
Jobs in the area: 670

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $46,200Median: $77,070Highest 10%: $81,990

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$46,200	$22.21
25th	$61,030	$29.34
Median	$77,070	$37.05
75th	$77,800	$37.40
90th	$81,990	$39.42

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
Fort Wayne, IN	$79,210
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

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in Indiana Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in all states

Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$82,450
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$78,200
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$73,600
Transportation Security Screener	$61,110
Firefighter	$56,450
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$56,390
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator	$52,990
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$47,130
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$43,010
Security Guard	$36,090

Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $37.05 ($77,070 a year).

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

Yes: $77,070 against $76,210 nationally, 1% more.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $73,370, so South Bend pays 5% more.

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

135 of 386 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,990 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.