Police Officer Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median police officer in the Indianapolis area earns $83,110 a year ($39.96 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 13% above the Indiana median ($73,370). Half of the 4,430 police officers there earn between $69,940 and $98,050.
Median $83,110
10th: $60,28090th: $111,990
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,280 | $52,170 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $69,940 | $60,710 | $59,290 |
| Median | $83,110 | $73,370 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $98,050 | $84,820 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $111,990 | $100,010 | $115,120 |
| Average | $83,730 | $75,130 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 4,430 | 12,980 | 670,520 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 19th 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
- 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
- Chicago, IL: $107,810
- New York, NY: $105,540
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- Correctional Officer: $48,340
- Security Guard: $36,490
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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.