State police · Nebraska
Nebraska State Patrol pay scale Limited dataTrooper
A trooper with Nebraska State Patrol starts at $70,195 and reaches $106,547 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $60,008
- Starting pay
- $70,195
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $106,547
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual figures as published; academy hourly minimum x 2,080.
Incentive pay
- Bilingual qualification: 2.5% pay increase
Shift, hiring and lateral pay
- Shift differential
- $1.00 per hour if regularly assigned to the night shift
Notes
Recruits earn at least $28.85 an hour in the academy and move to $33.75 an hour on graduation. The page also shows an older range banner topping out at $102,440; the salary section states the current top as $106,547. No step table or effective date is posted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Nebraska State Patrol trooper?
Base pay starts at $70,195 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual figures as published; academy hourly minimum x 2,080.
How much does a Nebraska State Patrol trooper make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $106,547 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Nebraska State Patrol recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $60,008 a year.
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