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Chicago Police Department pay scale 9161 Police Officer (Probationary Police Officer), Grade D-1 · Chicago
A 9161 police officer (probationary police officer), grade d-1 with Chicago Police Department starts at $63,636 and reaches $127,146 at top step (2026).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2026-01-01.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $63,636
- Starting pay
- $63,636
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $127,146
- Years to top
- 25 years
Annual rates as printed on the CPD 2026 schedule (equal to the monthly rate x12).
9161 Police Officer (Probationary Police Officer), Grade D-1 step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $5,303 | $63,636 |
| 2 | — | $7,568 | $90,816 |
| 3 | — | $7,999 | $95,982 |
| 4 | — | $8,413 | $100,950 |
| 5 | — | $8,826 | $105,906 |
| 6 | — | $9,271 | $111,252 |
| 7 | — | $9,597 | $115,158 |
| 8 | — | $9,930 | $119,154 |
| 9 | — | $10,298 | $123,576 |
| 10 | — | $10,596 | $127,146 |
| 11 | — | $10,966 | $131,592 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| P.O. as Detective (D-2B) | $99,426 | $149,460 |
| Sergeant of Police | $104,892 | $156,564 |
| Lieutenant of Police | $118,692 | $175,002 |
| Captain of Police | $130,680 | $188,352 |
Notes
Chicago officers start at $63,636 for the first 12 months and step up to $90,816 after 12 months. Later steps come at 18, 30, 42 and 54 months, then at 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service. Step 11 applies only to members who reached 30 years of service before January 1, 2006.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Chicago Police Department 9161 police officer (probationary police officer), grade d-1?
Base pay starts at $63,636 a year under the 2026 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual rates as printed on the CPD 2026 schedule (equal to the monthly rate x12).
How much does a Chicago Police Department 9161 police officer (probationary police officer), grade d-1 make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $127,146 a year, reached after about 25 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Chicago Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $63,636 a year.
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