How much does a Chief of Police make in Ohio? The average Chief of Police salary in Ohio is $116,700 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $110,200 and $123,800. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Chief of Police Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $104,282 OH April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $110,200 OH April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $116,700 OH April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $123,800 OH April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $130,264 OH April 24, 2024
25% $110,200 10% $104,282 90% $130,264 75% $123,800 $116,700 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Chief of Police responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Being a Chief of Police requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. May also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. In addition, Chief of Police typically reports to an elected official. The Chief of Police manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Chief of Police typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    10 + years experience
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $110,334 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $117,133 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $108,902 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $108,187 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $112,123 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $110,930 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $116,536 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $110,095 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $111,407 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $115,105 Date Updated April 24, 2024

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