salary$76,310 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$59,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$91,670per year
Jobs in the area1,440people work this job
Can a police officer afford Dayton?
Cheap. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 17.9% 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 Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a police officer in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $76,310 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $59,390 and $91,670.
Can a police officer afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 17.9% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.