salary$80,280 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,330per year
Top pay (top 10%)$93,360per year
Jobs in the area5,200people work this job
Can a police officer afford Cleveland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 19.1% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a police officer in the Cleveland, OH area is $80,280 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $51,330 and $93,360.
Can a police officer afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 19.1% of the median police officer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cleveland, OH metro area.