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Indiana police payStarting and top-step pay by department
At Indiana State Police, starting base pay is $70,000 and top-step pay is $112,000, from official pay schedules.
Starting pay: $70,000 (one department, 1 department). Top step: $112,000 (one department, 1 department).
Indiana departments compared
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| Indiana State Police | State police | $70,000 | $112,000 | Not in our data | FY 2024 |
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Indiana: starting vs top-step pay
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| Department | Start | Top step |
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| Indiana State Police | $70,000 | $112,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do police officers make in Indiana?
At Indiana State Police, starting base pay is $70,000 and top-step pay is $112,000, from official pay schedules. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
What does the federal wage survey say about Indiana police pay?
The BLS May 2025 survey puts the median annual wage for all police and sheriff’s patrol officers in Indiana at $73,370. That estimate covers every agency and experience level, so it differs from department pay schedules.
Sources and last checked
- Indiana State Police Matrix eff. 7/1/23 · Indiana State Police
- Indiana State Police: official source page · Indiana State Police
- BLS OEWS: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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