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Lexington Police Department pay scale Limited dataPolice Officer · Lexington
A police officer with Lexington Police Department starts at $64,424 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
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $64,424
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- Not in our data
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual figure as published by LFUCG ($30.97 hourly also listed).
Police Officer step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting salary | — | $64,424 annually or $30.97 hourly | $64,424 |
Incentive pay
- Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund (KLEFPF): $4,653 for FY 27; $4,746 for FY 28
- Equipment allowance: $100 monthly (about $1,200 a year)
- Uniform allowance: $500 annual
Shift, hiring and lateral pay
- Shift differential
- Shift differential pay offered (amount not stated)
- Hiring bonus
- $3,000 bonus upon successfully completing the Lexington Police Department Training Academy
Notes
Lexington officers start at $64,424 a year. Recruits earn a $3,000 bonus for finishing the academy, and officers receive the Kentucky KLEFPF stipend of $4,653 in FY 27. The top of the officer pay scale was not published.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Lexington Police Department police officer?
Base pay starts at $64,424 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual figure as published by LFUCG ($30.97 hourly also listed).
Does Lexington Police Department offer a hiring bonus?
$3,000 bonus upon successfully completing the Lexington Police Department Training Academy
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