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Police Officer Salary in Cleveland, Ohio

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$57,197/ year

Median Police Officer in Cleveland, OH

$36,244
10th
$44,200
25th
$57,197
Median
$73,951
75th
$90,220
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$57,197
Total compensation (est.)
$65,777
Bonus range
$2,600 – $10,440
Mean salary
$60,629

How This Compares

Cleveland, OH median
$57,197
Ohio median
$68,636-16.7%
National median
$67,290-15.0%

Cost of living in Cleveland is 15% below the national average. Salary of $57,197 here is equivalent to $67,291 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$41,182-28.0%
3-5 years
$52,049-9.0%
6-10 years
$64,061+12.0%
10+ years
$78,932+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$50,333-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$57,197
Enterprise (5,000+)
$67,492+18.0%

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Police Officer Salaries in Nearby Cities

Columbus, OH$59,888/yr
Cincinnati, OH$57,869/yr
Toledo, OH$67,290/yr
Akron, OH$67,290/yr
Dayton, OH$67,290/yr

Related Jobs in Cleveland

Firefighter$49,547/yr
Correctional Officer$42,169/yr
Security Guard$30,456/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$27/hr
Monthly gross$4,766/mo
25th percentile$44,200/yr
75th percentile$73,951/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Ohio Unemployment

Dec 2025

4.5%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Police Officer salary in Cleveland?

The median Police Officer salary in Cleveland is $57,197 per year, with a range from $44,200 at the 25th percentile to $73,951 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Police Officer pay in Cleveland compare to the national average?

Police Officer salaries in Cleveland are 15% below the national median of $67,290. After adjusting for Cleveland's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $67,291 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Police Officer salaries in Cleveland?

In Cleveland, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Police Officer roles start around $36,244, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $90,220 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Cleveland a good place for Police Officer jobs?

Cleveland offers a Police Officer median of $57,197, which is 15% below the US median of $67,290. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Cleveland is 15% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Police Officer salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Police Officer in Cleveland is $73,951, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.