City police · Colorado · 2026
Colorado Springs Police Department pay scale Police Officer 4th Class · Colorado Springs
A police officer 4th class with Colorado Springs Police Department starts at $73,548 and reaches $102,396 at top step (2026).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $66,300
- Starting pay
- $73,548
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $102,396
- Years to top
- 3 years
Monthly rates x 12.
Police Officer 4th Class step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer 4th | — | $6,129 / month | $73,548 |
| Police Officer 3rd | — | $6,755 / month | $81,060 |
| Police Officer 2nd | — | $7,444 / month | $89,328 |
| Police Officer 1st | — | $8,533 / month | $102,396 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant | $124,392 | $124,392 |
| Lieutenant | $146,544 | $146,544 |
| Commander | $164,292 | $164,292 |
Shift, hiring and lateral pay
- Lateral officers
- Lateral officers join as Police Officer 2nd ($42.95 per hour)
Notes
Recruits earn $5,525 a month in the academy and become Police Officer 4th Class at graduation. Officers move up one grade each graduation anniversary, reaching Police Officer 1st Class after three years. Police are paid by rank with one rate per grade.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Colorado Springs Police Department police officer 4th class?
Base pay starts at $73,548 a year under the 2026 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Monthly rates x 12.
How much does a Colorado Springs Police Department police officer 4th class make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $102,396 a year, reached after about 3 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Colorado Springs Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $66,300 a year.
Does Colorado Springs Police Department hire lateral officers with a bonus?
Lateral officers join as Police Officer 2nd ($42.95 per hour)
Sources and last checked
- City of Colorado Springs 2026 Salary Schedule
- Colorado Springs Police Department pay schedule document
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