2023 Data

Police Officer Salary in Cleveland, OH

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$63,436

8.3% vs national

Hourly Rate

$30.50

/hour

Jobs in Area

579

employed

Salary Range$41,340 - $89,339
10th %Median90th %

Police Officer Salary Range in Cleveland, OH

Annual Salary Range

$63k

$41k

10th percentile

$53k

25th

$75k

75th

$89k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$41,340$19.88
25th Percentile$52,735$25.35
Median (50th Percentile)$63,436$30.50
75th Percentile$74,823$35.97
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$89,339$42.95
Average (Mean)$67,910$32.65

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Police Officer salary in Cleveland, OH is $63,436 per year or $30.50 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Cleveland-Elyria Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Cleveland, OH Compares

vs National Average

$69,160

-8.3%

vs Ohio Average

$67,851

-6.5%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$69,329

+9.3%

Cost of living in Cleveland, OH is 8.5% below the national average.

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