salary$100,890 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$111,420per year
Jobs in the area5,190people work this job
Can a police officer afford Columbus?
Cheap. Rent of $1,611 a month takes 19.2% 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 Columbus, OH?
The median pay for a police officer in the Columbus, OH area is $100,890 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $60,450 and $111,420.
Can a police officer afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,611 a month takes 19.2% 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 Columbus, OH metro area.