Police Officer Salary in Cleveland, OH
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The median police officer in the Cleveland area earns $80,280 a year ($38.60 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 4% above the Ohio median ($77,020). Half of the 5,200 police officers there earn between $70,490 and $82,060.
Median $80,280
10th: $51,33090th: $93,360
| Annual pay | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,330 | $51,110 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $70,490 | $62,700 | $59,290 |
| Median | $80,280 | $77,020 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $82,060 | $90,390 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $93,360 | $103,210 | $115,120 |
| Average | $76,400 | $76,730 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 5,200 | 23,430 | 670,520 |
Cleveland, OH ranks 26th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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Check my payPolice officer pay in other cities
- Columbus, OH: $100,890
- Cincinnati, OH: $80,410
- 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: $59,370
- Security Guard: $35,890
- Firefighter: $62,720
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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.