State police · Florida
Florida Highway Patrol pay scale Limited dataState Trooper
A state trooper with Florida Highway Patrol starts at $62,400 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
- $60,000
- Starting pay
- $62,400
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- Not in our data
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual salaries as published.
Incentive pay
- Competitive Area Differential (working in Broward, Dade, Monroe or Palm Beach): $5,000 annually
- Critical Market Pay (living and working in listed counties): $5,000 annually
- Monroe County combined differential: $8,000
- Education pay (Associate's $30/month, Bachelor's $80/month): Up to $1,560 annually
- Uniform allowance: $1,300 annually
Shift, hiring and lateral pay
- Hiring bonus
- $5,000 bonus for those not certified in Florida (Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program)
Notes
Recruits earn $60,000 a year in the academy and $62,400 after graduation. Troopers in certain counties get $5,000 to $8,000 more a year. No step or maximum schedule is posted on the recruiting site.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Florida Highway Patrol state trooper?
Base pay starts at $62,400 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual salaries as published.
Are Florida Highway Patrol recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $60,000 a year.
Does Florida Highway Patrol offer a hiring bonus?
$5,000 bonus for those not certified in Florida (Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program)
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