How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Springfield?
$63,120a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Springfield, OH metro area. That is $30.35 an hour or $5,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.35
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 248 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,210Median: $63,120Highest 10%: $81,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| 25th | $56,210 | $27.02 | |
| Median | $63,120 | $30.35 | |
| 75th | $78,830 | $37.90 | |
| 90th | $81,320 | $39.10 |
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 |
| Lima, OH | $62,170 |
| Mansfield, OH | $59,560 |
| Youngstown, OH | $59,310 |
| Wheeling, WV | $58,380 |
| Huntington, WV | $56,130 |
| Weirton, WV | $55,140 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $98,920 |
| Security Guard | $37,540 |
| Lifeguard | $24,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, OH metro area is $30.35 ($63,120 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $63,120 against $76,210 nationally, 17% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $77,020, so Springfield pays 18% less.
Where does Springfield rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
248 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,320 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.