salary$80,410 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,630per year
Jobs in the area3,900people work this job
Can a police officer afford Cincinnati?
OK. Rent of $1,379 a month takes 20.6% of the median police officer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in Cincinnati, OH?
The median pay for a police officer in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area is $80,410 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $57,070 and $98,630.
Can a police officer afford to live in Cincinnati?
Typical rent of $1,379 a month takes 20.6% of the median police officer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.