City police · New Mexico · FY 2026
Albuquerque Police Department pay scale Police Officer 1st Class · Albuquerque
A police officer 1st class with Albuquerque Police Department starts at $79,248 and reaches $86,091 at top step (FY 2026).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2026-02-01.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $79,248
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $86,091
- Years to top
- 15 years
Hourly rates x 2,080.
Police Officer 1st Class step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer 1/C | — | $38.10 / hour | $79,248 |
| Senior Police Officer 1/C | — | $39.41 / hour | $81,973 |
| Master Police Officer 1/C | — | $41.39 / hour | $86,091 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant | $95,638 | $95,638 |
| Lieutenant | $109,325 | $109,325 |
Incentive pay
- Bachelor's degree: $100.00 biweekly (about $2,600 a year)
- Master's degree: $150 bi-weekly (about $3,900 a year)
- Ph.D.: $200.00 bi-weekly (about $5,200 a year)
Notes
Rates shown are the February 2026 step of the FY26 raise. The posted contract ran through June 30, 2026, and no newer wage MOU was posted on the city site. Pay rises by years of service, from Police Officer to Senior (5 years) to Master Police Officer (15 years).
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Albuquerque Police Department police officer 1st class?
Base pay starts at $79,248 a year under the FY 2026 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Hourly rates x 2,080.
How much does a Albuquerque Police Department police officer 1st class make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $86,091 a year, reached after about 15 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Sources and last checked
- MOU Between the City of Albuquerque and APOA (August 9, 2025)
- Albuquerque Police Department pay schedule document
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