Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Ohio
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Ohio earn a median of $77,020 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,020
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,430
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,110; the top 10% earn over $103,210. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
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- Customs and Border Protection Officers$77,020 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37,440 median in Ohio
- Security Guards$35,770 median in Ohio
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$79,300 median in Ohio
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Ohio
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Ohio?
The median is $77,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,110 and the top 10% earn over $103,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.