State police · Kentucky
Kentucky State Police pay scale Limited dataTrooper
A trooper with Kentucky State Police starts at $64,998 in base pay. Top-step pay is not in our data yet.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $50,943
- Starting pay
- $64,998
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- Not in our data
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual base pay as published (monthly cadet figure $4,245.22 also printed).
Incentive pay
- Annual training stipend: $4,653.00 per year
- Uniform maintenance: $7 per day
Notes
Cadets earn $50,942.64 a year during the academy. After graduation, base pay is $64,997.60, about $71,000 with the training stipend and per diem. Sergeants earn 10% above trooper base for their years of service, lieutenants 20% and captains 30%.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Kentucky State Police trooper?
Base pay starts at $64,998 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual base pay as published (monthly cadet figure $4,245.22 also printed).
Are Kentucky State Police recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $50,943 a year.
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