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Wisconsin police payStarting and top-step pay by department
At Wisconsin State Patrol, starting base pay is $75,462 and top-step pay is $104,333, from official pay schedules.
Starting pay: $75,462 (one department, 1 department). Top step: $104,333 (one department, 1 department).
Wisconsin departments compared
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| Wisconsin State Patrol | State police | $75,462 | $104,333 | 7 | Not in our data |
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Wisconsin: starting vs top-step pay
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| Department | Start | Top step |
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| Wisconsin State Patrol | $75,462 | $104,333 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do police officers make in Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin State Patrol, starting base pay is $75,462 and top-step pay is $104,333, from official pay schedules. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
What does the federal wage survey say about Wisconsin police pay?
The BLS May 2025 survey puts the median annual wage for all police and sheriff’s patrol officers in Wisconsin at $78,090. That estimate covers every agency and experience level, so it differs from department pay schedules.
Sources and last checked
- Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper/Inspector Careers - Pay scale · Wisconsin State Patrol
- BLS OEWS: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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