Average Police Officer Salary in Ohio

Public Service · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Police Officer in Ohio earns $72,200 per year, which is below the national average of $74,910. This translates to approximately $34.71 per hour, $2,777 biweekly, or $6,017 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Ohio is 12% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$54,200	$26.06
Average (50th)	$72,200	$34.71
Experienced (75th)	$83,000	$39.92
Top Earners (90th)	$93,900	$45.14

Police Officer Salary by City in Ohio

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Columbus	$78,000	$6,500/mo
Cleveland	$73,600	$6,133/mo
Cincinnati	$70,800	$5,900/mo
Dayton	$68,600	$5,717/mo
Toledo	$67,100	$5,592/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Public Service
Typical Education	High school diploma
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-3.75% (progressive)
State Minimum Wage	$10.45/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.88 (-12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Ohio

Major employers hiring Police Officers in Ohio include Cleveland Clinic, Procter & Gamble, Cardinal Health, Nationwide, and Progressive. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for public service professionals.

Calculate Your Ohio Take-Home Pay

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