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Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol pay scale Limited dataDPS Officer Cadet
A dps officer cadet with Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol starts at $76,609 and reaches $125,760 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $76,609
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $125,760
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual figures as published by the State of Nevada (employee/employer retirement schedule), rounded to dollars.
Notes
Start is the DPS Officer Cadet (grade 39) minimum; top is the DPS Officer 2 (grade 41, journey level) step 10 maximum. Postings dated February 2025 and may predate later raises; employer-paid retirement option pays a lower range. Fiscal year not stated.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol dps officer cadet?
Base pay starts at $76,609 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual figures as published by the State of Nevada (employee/employer retirement schedule), rounded to dollars.
How much does a Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol dps officer cadet make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $125,760 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Sources and last checked
- State of Nevada Job Announcement #50678 - DPS Officer Cadet (posted 02/28/2025)
- Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol pay schedule document
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