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Saint Paul Police Department pay scale Police Officer · Saint Paul
A police officer with Saint Paul Police Department starts at $91,291 and reaches $119,330 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $91,291
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $119,330
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Notes
Saint Paul police officers earn $91,291 to $119,330 a year, according to the City's October 2026 hiring posting. The posting does not list the steps between those amounts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Saint Paul Police Department police officer?
Base pay starts at $91,291 a year, before overtime and incentives.
How much does a Saint Paul Police Department police officer make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $119,330 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
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