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Ohio State Highway Patrol pay scale Limited dataTrooper
A trooper with Ohio State Highway Patrol starts at $73,320 and reaches $90,750 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $52,000
- Starting pay
- $73,320
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $90,750
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Base pay as published (hourly x 2,080); cadet hourly rate x 2,080.
Trooper step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $35.25 / hour | $73,320 |
| 2 | — | $37.20 / hour | $77,376 |
| 3 | — | $39.18 / hour | $81,494 |
| 4 | — | $41.35 / hour | $86,008 |
| 5 | — | $43.63 / hour | $90,750 |
Incentive pay
- Health and fitness pay (years 2+): $1,080 in year 2; $1,440 in years 3-5
Shift, hiring and lateral pay
- Shift differential
- Average shift differential shown as $2,496 per year
Notes
Cadets earn $25 an hour in the academy and $35.25 an hour after graduation. The published wage breakdown runs through year five ($43.63 an hour); it does not state whether that is the final step. No effective date is posted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper?
Base pay starts at $73,320 a year, before overtime and incentives. Base pay as published (hourly x 2,080); cadet hourly rate x 2,080.
How much does a Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $90,750 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Ohio State Highway Patrol recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $52,000 a year.
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