State police · Connecticut · FY 2026
Connecticut State Police pay scale Trooper
A trooper with Connecticut State Police starts at $76,625 and reaches $119,023 at top step (FY 2026).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2025-07-01.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $76,625
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $119,023
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual figures as published (include a meal stipend for every shift worked).
Trooper step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| First year | — | $76,625 | $76,625 |
| Step 8 (top) | — | $119,023 | $119,023 |
Incentive pay
- $500 annual lump sum for bachelor's or master's degree
- $500 annual wellness stipend
- $150 a year safety shoes and equipment stipend
Notes
Connecticut troopers earn $76,625 in their first year, and certified officers with 2+ years of experience start at $79,019. The top step (Step 8) pays $119,023. These figures include a per-shift meal stipend and are dated July 1, 2025. Any later contract raise is not reflected.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Connecticut State Police trooper?
Base pay starts at $76,625 a year under the FY 2026 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual figures as published (include a meal stipend for every shift worked).
How much does a Connecticut State Police trooper make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $119,023 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
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