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Pittsburgh Bureau of Police pay scale Limited dataPolice Officer · Pittsburgh

A police officer with Pittsburgh Bureau of Police starts at $68,952 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
$47,736
Starting pay
$68,952
After probation
Not in our data
Top step
Not in our data
Years to top
Not in our data

Posting gives hourly rates; annual figures are hourly x 2,080 (no hours basis stated).

Notes

Pittsburgh pays $22.95 an hour in the training academy and $33.15 an hour in an officer's first year, about $68,952 a year on a 2,080-hour basis. The top step was not published in the current posting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting salary for a Pittsburgh Bureau of Police police officer?

Base pay starts at $68,952 a year, before overtime and incentives. Posting gives hourly rates; annual figures are hourly x 2,080 (no hours basis stated).

Are Pittsburgh Bureau of Police recruits paid during the academy?

Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $47,736 a year.

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