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Nevada police payStarting and top-step pay by department
In Nevada, median starting base pay is $74,247 across 2 departments and median top-step pay is $118,624 across 2, from official pay schedules.
Starting pay: $74,247 (median of 2 departments). Top step: $118,624 (median of 2 departments).
Nevada departments compared
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| Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol Limited data | State police | $76,609 | $125,760 | Not in our data | Not in our data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Police Department | City police | $71,885 | $111,488 | Not in our data | Not in our data |
Nevada: starting vs top-step pay
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| Department | Start | Top step |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol | $76,609 | $125,760 |
| Henderson Police Department | $71,885 | $111,488 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do police officers make in Nevada?
In Nevada, median starting base pay is $74,247 across 2 departments and median top-step pay is $118,624 across 2, from official pay schedules. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Which Nevada police agency pays the most?
Of the departments in this guide, Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol has the highest top-step base pay at $125,760.
What does the federal wage survey say about Nevada police pay?
The BLS May 2025 survey puts the median annual wage for all police and sheriff’s patrol officers in Nevada at $78,140. That estimate covers every agency and experience level, so it differs from department pay schedules.
Sources and last checked
- State of Nevada Job Announcement #50678 - DPS Officer Cadet (posted 02/28/2025) · Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol
- Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol: official source page · Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol
- City of Henderson job posting: Police Officer (0269NOV26-P-SS) · Henderson Police Department
- BLS OEWS: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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