State police · Oregon
Oregon State Police pay scale Trooper
A trooper with Oregon State Police starts at $77,064 and reaches $115,968 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $77,064
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $115,968
- Years to top
- 6 years
Monthly base x 12. Steps use the PERS-eligible column; start_pay uses the Non-PERS hire rate new recruits receive for their first 6 months.
Trooper step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $6,869 / month | $82,428 |
| 2 | — | $7,210 / month | $86,520 |
| 3 | — | $7,570 / month | $90,840 |
| 4 | — | $7,949 / month | $95,388 |
| 5 | — | $8,349 / month | $100,188 |
| 6 | — | $8,766 / month | $105,192 |
| 7 | — | $9,202 / month | $110,424 |
| 8 | — | $9,664 / month | $115,968 |
Incentive pay
- Associate degree or Intermediate DPSST certification: 3%
- Bachelor's degree or Advanced DPSST certification: 6%
- Foreign language proficiency: Possible 5% differential
- ACTAR certification: 4%
- OSP SWAT member: 2.5% (1.5% increase after 5 consecutive years)
Notes
Recruit troopers earn $6,422 a month at hire and become PERS eligible after six months, when the higher PERS-eligible column applies. Pay rises through eight steps to $9,664 a month at six years. The table was updated January 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Oregon State Police trooper?
Base pay starts at $77,064 a year, before overtime and incentives. Monthly base x 12. Steps use the PERS-eligible column; start_pay uses the Non-PERS hire rate new recruits receive for their first 6 months.
How much does a Oregon State Police trooper make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $115,968 a year, reached after about 6 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
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