State police · Michigan · FY 2027
Michigan State Police pay scale State Police Trooper
A state police trooper with Michigan State Police starts at $71,448 and reaches $106,621 at top step (FY 2027).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2026-10-01.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $37,606
- Starting pay
- $71,448
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $106,621
- Years to top
- 10 years
Hourly rates x 2,080 (source does not state annual hours).
State Police Trooper step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruit | — | $18.08 / hour | $37,606 |
| Year 1 | — | $34.35 / hour | $71,448 |
| Year 2 | — | $40.44 / hour | $84,115 |
| Year 3 | — | $42.44 / hour | $88,275 |
| Year 4 | — | $44.55 / hour | $92,664 |
| Year 5 | — | $49.06 / hour | $102,045 |
| Year 10 | — | $51.26 / hour | $106,621 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant | $112,258 | $123,136 |
| Lieutenant | $95,618 | $138,112 |
Notes
Recruits are paid $18.08 an hour; first-year troopers $34.35 an hour. Pay rises yearly to $51.26 an hour at year 10. A separate Trooper Trainee class pays $23.90 to $26.98 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Michigan State Police state police trooper?
Base pay starts at $71,448 a year under the FY 2027 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Hourly rates x 2,080 (source does not state annual hours).
How much does a Michigan State Police state police trooper make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $106,621 a year, reached after about 10 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Michigan State Police recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $37,606 a year.
Sources and last checked
- Michigan Civil Service Compensation Plan 10/1/2026, Section C (Bargaining Unit T01 Pay Schedules)
- Michigan State Police pay schedule document
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