State police · Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Patrol pay scale Trooper
A trooper with Wisconsin State Patrol starts at $75,462 and reaches $104,333 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $75,462
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $104,333
- Years to top
- 7 years
Hourly rates x 2,080.
Trooper step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 months | — | $36.28 / hour | $75,462 |
| 6 months | — | $37.11 / hour | $77,189 |
| 2 years | — | $37.70 / hour | $78,416 |
| 3 years | — | $38.30 / hour | $79,664 |
| 4 years | — | $39.20 / hour | $81,536 |
| 5 years | — | $41.29 / hour | $85,883 |
| 6 years | — | $43.69 / hour | $90,875 |
| 7 years | — | $50.16 / hour | $104,333 |
Shift, hiring and lateral pay
- Lateral officers
- For lateral hires, salary is dependent on years of service
Notes
Wisconsin troopers start at $36.28 an hour and move up by experience to $50.16 an hour at seven years. Lateral hires are placed on the scale by years of service. No effective date is posted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper?
Base pay starts at $75,462 a year, before overtime and incentives. Hourly rates x 2,080.
How much does a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $104,333 a year, reached after about 7 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Does Wisconsin State Patrol hire lateral officers with a bonus?
For lateral hires, salary is dependent on years of service
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