City police · California · FY 2026-27
Los Angeles Police Department pay scale Police Officer I/II · Los Angeles
A police officer i/ii with Los Angeles Police Department starts at $93,730 and reaches $127,660 at top step (FY 2026-27).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2026-06-28.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $93,730
- Starting pay
- $93,730
- After probation
- $97,363
- Top step
- $127,660
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual figures as printed in the MOU (the City annualizes biweekly rates x 26.1).
Police Officer I/II step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $3,591 / pay period | $93,730 |
| 2 | — | $3,730 / pay period | $97,363 |
| 3 | — | $3,939 / pay period | $102,813 |
| 4 | — | $4,158 / pay period | $108,513 |
| 5 | — | $4,422 / pay period | $115,425 |
| 6 | — | $4,634 / pay period | $120,958 |
| 7 | — | $4,891 / pay period | $127,660 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer III | $102,813 | $134,968 |
| Sergeant (I-II) | $152,487 | $179,526 |
| Lieutenant (I-II) | $179,526 | $211,055 |
Incentive pay
- Associate's degree (after advancing to PO II): $190.00 biweekly (about $4,940 a year)
- Bachelor's degree (after advancing to PO II): $290.00 biweekly (about $7,540 a year)
- POST Intermediate / Advanced Certificate: 1% / 2% of regular salary
- Patrol bonus (PO I-III): $125.00 biweekly (about $3,263 a year)
Notes
Recruits start at step 1 of Salary Schedule 2 and move to step 2 after graduating from the academy. Officers hired before January 1, 2015 stay on legacy Schedule 1 until promoted to PO II. Longevity pay starts after 10 years of service.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Los Angeles Police Department police officer i/ii?
Base pay starts at $93,730 a year under the FY 2026-27 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual figures as printed in the MOU (the City annualizes biweekly rates x 26.1).
How much does a Los Angeles Police Department police officer i/ii make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $127,660 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Los Angeles Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $93,730 a year.
Sources and last checked
- MOU 24 Police Officers, Lieutenant and Below (2023-2027), Appendix E-2 Operative June 28, 2026
- Los Angeles Police Department pay schedule document
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