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Police Officer Salary in Indiana (2026)
$35.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,281/year ($4,857/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,980 Police Officer jobs in Indiana (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Police Officer salary of $73,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,281 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $73,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,311 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,613 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$2,164 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,281 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,857 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Indiana?
- The median Police Officer salary in Indiana is $73,370 per year ($35.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,710 and $84,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $73,370, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $58,281 per year ($4,857 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 12,980 Police Officer jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Indiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Indiana.