City police · Virginia
Virginia Beach Police Department pay scale Police Officer · Virginia Beach
A police officer with Virginia Beach Police Department starts at $61,734 and reaches $109,512 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2026-07-01.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $58,300
- Starting pay
- $61,734
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $109,512
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual figures as published by VBPD.
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer I to Master Police Officer II | $61,734 | $109,512 |
| Sergeant | Not in our data | $120,744 |
Incentive pay
- Field Training Officer (while training): $6.67/hr
Shift, hiring and lateral pay
- Lateral officers
- $10,000 hiring bonus for certified officers and deputies; certified lateral starting pay $61,734 to $104,312
Notes
Recruits earn $58,300 in the 26-week academy and $61,734 after graduation. Officers can reach $109,512 through the Police Officer I to Master Police Officer II ladder.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Virginia Beach Police Department police officer?
Base pay starts at $61,734 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual figures as published by VBPD.
How much does a Virginia Beach Police Department police officer make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $109,512 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Virginia Beach Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $58,300 a year.
Does Virginia Beach Police Department hire lateral officers with a bonus?
$10,000 hiring bonus for certified officers and deputies; certified lateral starting pay $61,734 to $104,312
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