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How much does a Police Officer make in Ohio? The average Police Officer salary in Ohio is $62,600 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $58,500 and $68,100. 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.

Police Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Officer Salary $54,767 OH March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Police Officer Salary $58,500 OH March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Police Officer Salary $62,600 OH March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Police Officer Salary $68,100 OH March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Police Officer Salary $73,107 OH March 26, 2024
25% $58,500 10% $54,767 90% $73,107 75% $68,100 $62,600 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Police Officer is responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Being a Police Officer typically reports to a Police Sergeant. Requires an associate's degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Working as a Police Officer typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Police Officer

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $59,140 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $62,785 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $58,373 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $57,990 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $60,099 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $59,460 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $62,465 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $59,013 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $59,716 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $61,698 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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