State police · Georgia
Georgia State Patrol pay scale Limited dataTrooper
A trooper with Georgia State Patrol starts at $63,684 and reaches $80,024 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $61,604
- Starting pay
- $63,684
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $80,024
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual salaries as published.
Trooper step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trooper | — | $63,684 | $63,684 |
| Trooper First Class 1 | — | $69,126 | $69,126 |
| Trooper First Class 2 | — | $74,594 | $74,594 |
| Trooper First Class 3 | — | $80,024 | $80,024 |
Notes
Trooper Cadets earn $61,604 in school and $63,684 as Troopers after graduation. Trooper First Class levels also require a supervisor recommendation, accident reconstruction training and a fitness evaluation. The page shows no effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Georgia State Patrol trooper?
Base pay starts at $63,684 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual salaries as published.
How much does a Georgia State Patrol trooper make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $80,024 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Georgia State Patrol recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $61,604 a year.
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