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Irvine Police Department pay scale Police Officer · Irvine
A police officer with Irvine Police Department starts at $106,766 and reaches $171,309 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $61,589
- Starting pay
- $106,766
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $171,309
- Years to top
- Not in our data
City posting lists $51.33-$82.36 hourly; annual figures are the City's own (hourly x 2,080).
Incentive pay
- Intermediate POST: 5%
- Advanced POST (combined with Intermediate): 15.5%
- Field Training Officer: 8%
- Bilingual: 2%
- Longevity after 9/14/19 years: 3% / 6.09% / 10.33%
- Health and wellness benefit: $1,000
Shift, hiring and lateral pay
- Shift differential
- Swing 2%; graveyard 4%
Notes
Irvine recruits start at $61,589 in the six-month academy and move to $106,766 as sworn officers. The officer range tops out at $171,309 before incentives such as POST certificate pay and longevity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Irvine Police Department police officer?
Base pay starts at $106,766 a year, before overtime and incentives. City posting lists $51.33-$82.36 hourly; annual figures are the City's own (hourly x 2,080).
How much does a Irvine Police Department police officer make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $171,309 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Irvine Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $61,589 a year.
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