State police · Iowa · FY 2027
Iowa State Patrol pay scale Trooper 2
A trooper 2 with Iowa State Patrol starts at $71,406 and reaches $81,037 at top step (FY 2027).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2026-06-19.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $71,406
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $81,037
- Years to top
- 5 years
Annual figures as published.
Trooper 2 step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | — | $71,406 | $71,406 |
| 2 years | — | $74,610 | $74,610 |
| 3 years | — | $77,834 | $77,834 |
| 5+ years | — | $81,037 | $81,037 |
Shift, hiring and lateral pay
- Shift differential
- Shift differential pay (amount not stated)
Notes
Iowa State Patrol troopers start at $71,406 and reach $81,037 after 5 years (FY 2027 rates). The figures exclude per diem and shift differential. Starting pay for the 57th academy may change under the union contract. The source is Iowa DPS's official recruiting site, which is linked from dps.iowa.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Iowa State Patrol trooper 2?
Base pay starts at $71,406 a year under the FY 2027 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual figures as published.
How much does a Iowa State Patrol trooper 2 make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $81,037 a year, reached after about 5 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
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