Police Officer Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median police officer in the Cincinnati area earns $80,410 a year ($38.66 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 4% above the Ohio median ($77,020). Half of the 3,900 police officers there earn between $64,900 and $95,300.
Median $80,410
10th: $57,07090th: $98,630
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,070 | $51,110 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $64,900 | $62,700 | $59,290 |
| Median | $80,410 | $77,020 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $95,300 | $90,390 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $98,630 | $103,210 | $115,120 |
| Average | $79,450 | $76,730 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 3,900 | 23,430 | 670,520 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 25th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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- Columbus, OH: $100,890
- Cleveland, OH: $80,280
- San Jose, CA: $136,140
- San Francisco, CA: $132,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $121,980
- Seattle, WA: $115,120
- Sacramento, CA: $111,460
- San Diego, CA: $110,400
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- Correctional Officer: $55,460
- Security Guard: $36,110
- Firefighter: $58,570
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.