State police · Alabama · 2026
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency pay scale ALEA Trooper
An alea trooper with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency starts at $46,469 and reaches $77,690 at top step (2026).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2026-09-01.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $42,094
- Starting pay
- $46,469
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $77,690
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual equivalents from the State Personnel pay plan (semi-monthly official rate x 24).
ALEA Trooper step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | — | $46,469 | $46,469 |
| Step 2 | — | $47,606 | $47,606 |
| Step 3 | — | $48,797 | $48,797 |
| Step 4 | — | $49,987 | $49,987 |
| Step 5 | — | $51,259 | $51,259 |
| Step 6 | — | $52,531 | $52,531 |
| Step 7 | — | $53,818 | $53,818 |
| Step 8 | — | $55,133 | $55,133 |
| Step 9 | — | $56,482 | $56,482 |
| Step 10 | — | $57,862 | $57,862 |
| Step 11 | — | $59,273 | $59,273 |
| Step 12 | — | $60,763 | $60,763 |
| Step 13 | — | $62,285 | $62,285 |
| Step 14 | — | $63,857 | $63,857 |
| Step 15 | — | $65,436 | $65,436 |
| Step 16 | — | $67,042 | $67,042 |
| Step 17 | — | $68,695 | $68,695 |
| Step 18 | — | $70,392 | $70,392 |
| Step 19 | — | $72,132 | $72,132 |
| Step 20 | — | $73,954 | $73,954 |
| Step 21 | — | $75,782 | $75,782 |
| Step 22 | — | $77,690 | $77,690 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| ALEA Trooper, Trainee (grade 72) | $42,094 | $70,392 |
| ALEA Trooper, Senior (grade 75) | $48,797 | $81,725 |
| ALEA Corporal (grade 77) | $53,818 | $90,295 |
| ALEA Sergeant (grade 78/79) | $56,482 | $99,670 |
| ALEA Lieutenant (grade 81) | $65,436 | $109,982 |
| ALEA Captain (grade 82) | $70,392 | $118,502 |
Notes
Alabama troopers are paid on the state merit pay plan. Trooper Trainees (grade 72) start at $42,094, then promote to ALEA Trooper (grade 74, $46,469 to $77,690 over 22 steps) after six months and academy completion. Senior Trooper (grade 75) is available after two years. The plan does not say how fast troopers move through the steps, or whether ALEA hires above step 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Alabama Law Enforcement Agency alea trooper?
Base pay starts at $46,469 a year under the 2026 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual equivalents from the State Personnel pay plan (semi-monthly official rate x 24).
How much does a Alabama Law Enforcement Agency alea trooper make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $77,690 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Alabama Law Enforcement Agency recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $42,094 a year.
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 pay schedule document
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