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Tucson Police Department pay scale Limited dataPolice Officer · Tucson

A police officer with Tucson Police Department starts at $65,499 in base pay. Top-step pay is not in our data yet.

Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.

Key figures

Academy pay
Not in our data
Starting pay
$65,499
After probation
Not in our data
Top step
Not in our data
Years to top
Not in our data

City publishes $31.49/hr = $65,499.20/yr (2,080 hours).

Incentive pay

  • Special assignment pay: 5% (up to 10%)
  • Detective pay: 7.5%
  • Equipment allowance: $250

Shift, hiring and lateral pay

Shift differential
$2.00/hr

Notes

Tucson officers start at $31.49 an hour, or $65,499 a year. TPD does not publish its top step or an effective date on its recruiting page.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting salary for a Tucson Police Department police officer?

Base pay starts at $65,499 a year, before overtime and incentives. City publishes $31.49/hr = $65,499.20/yr (2,080 hours).

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