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Pennsylvania State Police pay scale Limited dataTrooper

A trooper with Pennsylvania State Police starts at $70,249 in base pay. Top-step pay is not in our data yet.

Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.

Key figures

Academy pay
Not in our data
Starting pay
$70,249
After probation
Not in our data
Top step
Not in our data
Years to top
Not in our data

Annual figure as published.

Incentive pay

  • Clothing maintenance allowance: $600 per year

Notes

Troopers start at a base salary of $70,249 after graduating from the Academy. Overtime and shift differential are paid on top. The page gives no top salary; the full step scale is in the PSTA labor contract, which was not found on the state site.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting salary for a Pennsylvania State Police trooper?

Base pay starts at $70,249 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual figure as published.

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