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Police Officer Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$73,370/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.27/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
12,980
public U.S. Median
$76,210
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$78,614 #19 of 51

Police Officer pay in Indiana, explained

Police officers in Indiana earn a median of $73,370 per year ($35.27 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $76,210. Entry-level workers earn around $52,170, while the most experienced police officers reach about $100,010. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $73,370 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $73,370 is worth about $78,614 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #19 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Police Officer pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$52,170
$25.08/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$73,370
$35.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$100,010
$48.08/hr

Police Officer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $73,370 $78,614
Illinois $100,520 $100,562 −$27,150
Ohio $77,020 $83,019 −$3,650
Michigan $73,730 $76,629 −$360
Kentucky $60,490 $67,093 +$12,880

Police Officer in Indiana: FAQ

How much do police officers make in Indiana?

Police officers in Indiana earn a median of $73,370 per year ($35.27 per hour), compared with $76,210 nationally.

Does Indiana pay police officers well?

At $73,370, Indiana pays 4% below the national median for police officers. An estimated 12,980 work in the state.

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