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Metropolitan Nashville Police Department pay scale Police Officer 1 (PS02) · Nashville
A police officer 1 (ps02) with Metropolitan Nashville Police Department starts at $70,904 and reaches $109,168 at top step (FY 2027).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2026-07-01.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $66,204
- Starting pay
- $70,904
- After probation
- $70,904
- Top step
- $109,168
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual rates as published in the Metro FY27 Pay Plan Book.
Police Officer 1 (PS02) step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer Trainee (PS01, academy) | — | $66,204 | $66,204 |
| Police Officer 1 (PS02, 6-month probation) | — | $70,904 | $70,904 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 1 | — | $77,964 | $77,964 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 2 | — | $79,523 | $79,523 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 3 | — | $81,114 | $81,114 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 4 | — | $82,737 | $82,737 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 5 | — | $84,391 | $84,391 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 6 | — | $86,079 | $86,079 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 7 | — | $87,800 | $87,800 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 8 | — | $89,557 | $89,557 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 9 | — | $91,347 | $91,347 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 10 | — | $93,174 | $93,174 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 11 | — | $95,038 | $95,038 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 12 | — | $96,938 | $96,938 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 13 | — | $98,877 | $98,877 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 14 | — | $100,855 | $100,855 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 15 | — | $102,871 | $102,871 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 16 | — | $104,928 | $104,928 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 17 | — | $107,027 | $107,027 |
| Police Officer 2 (PS03) step 18 | — | $109,168 | $109,168 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer 2 - FTO / Police Officer 3 (PS04) | $85,856 | $120,218 |
| Police Sergeant (PS05) | $96,519 | $135,149 |
| Police Lieutenant (PS06) | $115,823 | $162,179 |
Incentive pay
- State supplemented in-service pay: $800 per year
Notes
Trainees are paid $66,204 in the academy and $70,904 as Police Officer 1 during the 6-month probation. Police Officer 2 has 18 steps, each about 2% apart, with a step after each year of satisfactory service. Officers also receive a state in-service supplement of $800 a year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department police officer 1 (ps02)?
Base pay starts at $70,904 a year under the FY 2027 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual rates as published in the Metro FY27 Pay Plan Book.
How much does a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department police officer 1 (ps02) make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $109,168 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Metropolitan Nashville Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $66,204 a year.
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