State police · Alaska
Alaska State Troopers pay scale Limited dataState Trooper/Trooper Recruit
A state trooper/trooper recruit with Alaska State Troopers starts at $97,365 and reaches $125,986 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $97,365
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $125,986
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Hourly range x 2,080 (posting does not state annual hours).
Notes
The State of Alaska's October 2026 posting for Trooper and Trooper Recruit pays $46.81 to $60.57 an hour, about $97,365 to $125,986 a year at 2,080 hours. The posting covers both titles, so the low end may be the recruit rate. dps.alaska.gov and the state salary-schedule pages blocked automated access, so steps and geographic differentials are not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Alaska State Troopers state trooper/trooper recruit?
Base pay starts at $97,365 a year, before overtime and incentives. Hourly range x 2,080 (posting does not state annual hours).
How much does a Alaska State Troopers state trooper/trooper recruit make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $125,986 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
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