Salary
Salaries effective October 1, 2026
Police Officer
| Year | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Police cadet | $32.21 | $67,000 |
| Police officer - First Year | $36.27 | $75,442 |
| Second Year | $38.63 | $80,350 |
| Third Year | $40.09 | $83,387 |
| Fourth Year | $41.62 | $86,570 |
| Fifth Year | $43.18 | $89,814 |
| Sixth Year | $44.84 | $93,267 |
| Seventh Year | $46.57 | $96,866 |
| Eighth Year | $48.33 | $100,526 |
| Ninth Year | $50.20 | $104,416 |
| Tenth Year | $52.10 | $108,368 |
| Eleventh Year | $54.10 | $112,528 |
| Twelfth Year | $56.16 | $116,813 |
| Thirteenth Year | $57.98 | $120,598 |
| Master Officer | $59.13 | $122,990 |
*Overtime is paid after working 40 hours in a week at 1 ½ times your hourly rate.
Police Sergeant
| Step | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $61.43 | $127,774 |
| Step 2 | $63.10 | $131,248 |
| Step 3 | $65.63 | $136,510 |
| Step 4 | $68.91 | $143,333 |
Police Lieutenant
| Step | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $72.54 | $150,883 |
| Step 2 | $75.89 | $157,851 |
| Step 3 | $79.38 | $165,110 |
Police Officer
Questions?
If you are interested in talking to our recruiter, Luis Martinez, and getting more information about joining our agency, fill out our form and someone will contact you.
(727)892-5555 Police.recruiter@stpete.org