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Alabama police payStarting and top-step pay by department
At Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, starting base pay is $46,469 and top-step pay is $77,690, from official pay schedules.
Starting pay: $46,469 (one department, 1 department). Top step: $77,690 (one department, 1 department).
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| Alabama Law Enforcement Agency | State police | $46,469 | $77,690 | Not in our data | 2026 |
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Alabama: starting vs top-step pay
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| Department | Start | Top step |
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| Alabama Law Enforcement Agency | $46,469 | $77,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do police officers make in Alabama?
At Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, starting base pay is $46,469 and top-step pay is $77,690, from official pay schedules. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
What does the federal wage survey say about Alabama police pay?
The BLS May 2025 survey puts the median annual wage for all police and sheriff’s patrol officers in Alabama at $51,270. That estimate covers every agency and experience level, so it differs from department pay schedules.
Sources and last checked
- State of Alabama Personnel Department 2026 Merit-Monthly Compensation Plan (effective 09/01/2026, changes through 10/01/2026) · Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
- Alabama Law Enforcement Agency: official source page · Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
- BLS OEWS: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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