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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department pay scale Limited dataPolice Officer · Charlotte
A police officer with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department starts at $59,502 and reaches $96,703 at top step (FY 2026).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $59,502
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $96,703
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual figures as stated in the City's adopted FY 2026 Budget in Brief.
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Police Sergeant | Not in our data | $120,272 |
Notes
The City says that after Labor Day 2025, police officer base pay starts at no less than $59,502 and tops out at no less than $96,703. Top pay for sergeants rose to $120,272. Officers below the top step received at least a 6.5% raise in FY 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department police officer?
Base pay starts at $59,502 a year under the FY 2026 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual figures as stated in the City's adopted FY 2026 Budget in Brief.
How much does a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department police officer make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $96,703 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
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