State police · Indiana · FY 2024
Indiana State Police pay scale Trooper
A trooper with Indiana State Police starts at $70,000 and reaches $112,000 at top step (FY 2024).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2023-07-01.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $66,000
- Starting pay
- $70,000
- After probation
- $70,000
- Top step
- $112,000
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual and biweekly figures both printed in the matrix; annual used as published.
Trooper step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $2,692 / pay period | $70,000 |
| 2 | — | $2,808 / pay period | $73,000 |
| 3 | — | $2,923 / pay period | $76,000 |
| 4 | — | $3,038 / pay period | $79,000 |
| 5 | — | $3,154 / pay period | $82,000 |
| 6 | — | $3,269 / pay period | $85,000 |
| 7 | — | $3,385 / pay period | $88,000 |
| 8 | — | $3,500 / pay period | $91,000 |
| 9 | — | $3,615 / pay period | $94,000 |
| 10 | — | $3,731 / pay period | $97,000 |
| 11 | — | $3,846 / pay period | $100,000 |
| 12 | — | $3,962 / pay period | $103,000 |
| 13 | — | $4,077 / pay period | $106,000 |
| 14 | — | $4,192 / pay period | $109,000 |
| 15 | — | $4,308 / pay period | $112,000 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant | $79,000 | $118,000 |
| Lieutenant | $85,000 | $124,000 |
| Captain | $88,000 | $127,000 |
Notes
Trooper Trainees earn $2,538.47 biweekly ($66,000 a year) during the academy. Probationary Troopers start at $70,000 after graduation. The posted matrix is dated July 1, 2023 and is still the one linked on the ISP site.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Indiana State Police trooper?
Base pay starts at $70,000 a year under the FY 2024 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual and biweekly figures both printed in the matrix; annual used as published.
How much does a Indiana State Police trooper make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $112,000 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Indiana State Police recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $66,000 a year.
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