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Detroit Police Department pay scale Limited dataPolice Officer · Detroit
A police officer with Detroit Police Department starts at $45,760 and reaches $68,640 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $41,600
- Starting pay
- $45,760
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $68,640
- Years to top
- 5 years
Recruiting page gives rounded hourly ranges; annualized x 2,080.
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal | $62,400 | $66,560 |
| Sergeant | $74,880 | $76,960 |
Incentive pay
- 60 credit hours or more: 2% additional pay
Notes
Detroit publishes rounded hourly ranges on its recruiting page, not a step schedule. Officers reach maximum pay after five years. Secondary employment is available starting at $28 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Detroit Police Department police officer?
Base pay starts at $45,760 a year, before overtime and incentives. Recruiting page gives rounded hourly ranges; annualized x 2,080.
How much does a Detroit Police Department police officer make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $68,640 a year, reached after about 5 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Detroit Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $41,600 a year.
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