State police · Missouri
Missouri State Highway Patrol pay scale Limited dataTrooper
A trooper with Missouri State Highway Patrol starts at $73,824 and reaches $98,448 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $66,432
- Starting pay
- $73,824
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $98,448
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual figures as published.
Notes
Recruits earn $66,432 (traditional track) or $67,488 (accelerated track) in the academy. Troopers get annual increases until reaching the current maximum. No step table or effective date is posted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper?
Base pay starts at $73,824 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual figures as published.
How much does a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $98,448 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Missouri State Highway Patrol recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $66,432 a year.
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