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New Orleans Police Department pay scale Limited dataPolice Officer · New Orleans
A police officer with New Orleans Police Department starts at $54,421 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
- $46,885
- Starting pay
- $54,421
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- Not in our data
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual rates as published by the City of New Orleans.
Police Officer step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Recruit (academy) | — | $46,885.00 Annually | $46,885 |
| Police Officer entrance | — | $54,421 | $54,421 |
Incentive pay
- Associate's degree: $1,000 per year
- Bachelor's degree: $2,000 per year
- Graduate degree: $3,000 per year
- Louisiana state supplemental pay after one year: $7,200 per year
Notes
Recruits earn $46,885 in the academy and $54,421 as a new officer. Louisiana adds $7,200 a year in state supplemental pay after one year of service. Top of the officer range was not published in text.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a New Orleans Police Department police officer?
Base pay starts at $54,421 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual rates as published by the City of New Orleans.
Are New Orleans Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $46,885 a year.
Sources and last checked
- City of New Orleans job posting: Police Recruit (Class Code 7109)
- New Orleans Police Department pay schedule document
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