State police · Louisiana · FY 2024
Louisiana State Police pay scale Trooper
A trooper with Louisiana State Police starts at $57,680 and reaches $107,302 at top step (FY 2024).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2024-01-08.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $56,000
- Starting pay
- $57,680
- After probation
- $59,410
- Top step
- $107,302
- Years to top
- 20 years
Annual rates as published (pay level P1).
Trooper step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance | — | $56,000 | $56,000 |
| Academy graduation/POST | — | $57,680 | $57,680 |
| FTO completion | — | $59,410 | $59,410 |
| Year 1 | — | $61,193 | $61,193 |
| Year 2 | — | $63,028 | $63,028 |
| Year 3 | — | $64,919 | $64,919 |
| Year 4 | — | $66,867 | $66,867 |
| Year 5 | — | $68,873 | $68,873 |
| Year 6 | — | $70,939 | $70,939 |
| Year 7 | — | $73,067 | $73,067 |
| Year 8 | — | $75,259 | $75,259 |
| Year 9 | — | $77,517 | $77,517 |
| Year 10 | — | $79,843 | $79,843 |
| Year 11 | — | $82,238 | $82,238 |
| Year 12 | — | $84,705 | $84,705 |
| Year 13 | — | $87,246 | $87,246 |
| Year 14 | — | $89,864 | $89,864 |
| Year 15 | — | $92,559 | $92,559 |
| Year 16 | — | $95,336 | $95,336 |
| Year 17 | — | $98,196 | $98,196 |
| Year 18 | — | $101,142 | $101,142 |
| Year 19 | — | $104,177 | $104,176 |
| Year 20 | — | $107,302 | $107,302 |
Notes
Cadets start at $56,000 a year, rising to $57,680 at academy graduation and $59,410.40 after field training. Pay then rises about 3% a year over 20 years of service. The schedule linked on the LSP site took effect January 8, 2024.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Louisiana State Police trooper?
Base pay starts at $57,680 a year under the FY 2024 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual rates as published (pay level P1).
How much does a Louisiana State Police trooper make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $107,302 a year, reached after about 20 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Louisiana State Police recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $56,000 a year.
Sources and last checked
- Louisiana State Police Pay Rank / Schedule (effective January 8, 2024)
- Louisiana State Police pay schedule document
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