City police · District of Columbia
Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia pay scale Limited dataPolice Officer · Washington
A police officer with Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia starts at $75,433 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
- $75,433
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- Not in our data
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual figures as published on the MPD recruiting site.
Police Officer step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | — | $75,433 | $75,433 |
| After 5 years | — | $95,535 | $95,535 |
Shift, hiring and lateral pay
- Hiring bonus
- $25,000 ($15,000 at academy start + $10,000 at graduation; two-year service agreement)
Notes
MPD lists a starting salary of $75,433 and $95,535 after five years of service. New hires get a $25,000 hiring bonus, paid $15,000 at academy start and $10,000 at graduation, with a two-year service agreement.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia police officer?
Base pay starts at $75,433 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual figures as published on the MPD recruiting site.
Does Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia offer a hiring bonus?
$25,000 ($15,000 at academy start + $10,000 at graduation; two-year service agreement)
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