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New York City Police Department pay scale Limited dataPolice Officer · New York
A police officer with New York City Police Department starts at $58,580 and reaches $121,589 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $58,580
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $121,589
- Years to top
- 5.5 years
Published as annual figures; no conversion.
Notes
NYPD lists a $58,580 starting salary and $121,589 after 5½ years, excluding overtime and night differential. The page is undated, so these may not reflect the current contract year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a New York City Police Department police officer?
Base pay starts at $58,580 a year, before overtime and incentives. Published as annual figures; no conversion.
How much does a New York City Police Department police officer make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $121,589 a year, reached after about 5.5 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
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