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Idaho police payStarting and top-step pay by department
At Idaho State Police, starting base pay is $62,546 and top-step pay is $70,054, from official pay schedules.
Starting pay: $62,546 (one department, 1 department). Top step: $70,054 (one department, 1 department).
Idaho departments compared
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| Idaho State Police | State police | $62,546 | $70,054 | 9 | 2025 |
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Idaho: starting vs top-step pay
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| Department | Start | Top step |
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| Idaho State Police | $62,546 | $70,054 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do police officers make in Idaho?
At Idaho State Police, starting base pay is $62,546 and top-step pay is $70,054, from official pay schedules. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
What does the federal wage survey say about Idaho police pay?
The BLS May 2025 survey puts the median annual wage for all police and sheriff’s patrol officers in Idaho at $66,990. That estimate covers every agency and experience level, so it differs from department pay schedules.
Sources and last checked
- ISP Commissioned Staff: Wages & Benefits · Idaho State Police
- BLS OEWS: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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