Police Officer Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median police officer in the Columbus area earns $100,890 a year ($48.50 an hour), 32% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 31% above the Ohio median ($77,020). Half of the 5,190 police officers there earn between $71,150 and $103,210.
Median $100,890
10th: $60,45090th: $111,420
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,450 | $51,110 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $71,150 | $62,700 | $59,290 |
| Median | $100,890 | $77,020 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $103,210 | $90,390 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $111,420 | $103,210 | $115,120 |
| Average | $89,230 | $76,730 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 5,190 | 23,430 | 670,520 |
Columbus, OH ranks 11th 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
- Cincinnati, OH: $80,410
- 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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Similar jobs in Columbus, OH
- Correctional Officer: $58,040
- Security Guard: $35,800
- Firefighter: $61,780
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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.