salary$83,110 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$111,990per year
Jobs in the area4,430people work this job
Can a police officer afford Indianapolis?
OK. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 21.2% 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 Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a police officer in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $83,110 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $60,280 and $111,990.
Can a police officer afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 21.2% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.