State police · Maine
Maine State Police pay scale Limited dataState Trooper
A state trooper with Maine State Police starts at $65,166 and reaches $90,542 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $65,166
- Starting pay
- $65,166
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $90,542
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual rates as published (based on the hourly rate).
Incentive pay
- College degree stipend: $0.24/hr associate, $0.36/hr bachelor, $0.48/hr master's or higher
- Clothing/uniform cleaning allowance $65 a month
- Cell phone allowance $60 a month
Notes
Maine troopers start at $65,166.40, which the union contract calls the academy rate (step 1). They move to step 2 at academy graduation, then up one step a year to $90,542.40. The state does not publish the step amounts or say whether the recruiting figures include the 2026 raises of 2% in January and 2% in July.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Maine State Police state trooper?
Base pay starts at $65,166 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual rates as published (based on the hourly rate).
How much does a Maine State Police state trooper make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $90,542 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Maine State Police recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $65,166 a year.
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