City of Los Angeles Personnel Department
LAPD Annual Salaries - September 2011 to June 2014
ADVANCED STEP HIRING, AND BONUSESNew Recruits are hired at Step 1 unless additional education and/or experience applies. Full salary and benefits are provided while Recruit is in training at the Academy. Salaries are adjusted annually.
| RANK | STEP 1 | STEP 2 | STEP 3 | STEP 4 | STEP 5 | STEP 6 | STEP 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO I & II A | $46,583 | $48,462 | $50,342 | $53,160 | $58,213 | $60,552 | $62,932 |
| PO I | $58,213 | $60,552 | $62,932 | $66,461 | $70,094 | $74,020 | $78,154 |
| PO II | - | $62,932 | $66,461 | $70,094 | $74,020 | $78,154 | $82,476 |
| PO III | - | $66,461 | $70,094 | $74,020 | $78,154 | $82,476 | $87,246 |
ADVANCED STEP HIRING INFORMATION
- College Credit
- Candidates having at least 60 college units, with an overall GPA of 2.0 or better, are advanced to Step 2.
- Candidates having a BA/BS degree will be advanced to Step 3.
- Note: There is no special consideration given for graduate degrees.
- Laterals
- Candidates with sworn police officer experience are advanced one Step for every TWO years of completed service.
- Note: Maximum starting salary for laterals, regardless of amount of experience, military service, and education, is Step 4 of PO I. Military law enforcement experience and Reserve Police Officer experience are not applicable.
- Military Credit
- Candidates with military service resulting in an honorable discharge are advanced one Step for every TWO years of completed service.
- Note:Maximum starting salary for candidates with military service resulting in an honorable discharge, regardless of amount of experience, military service, and education, is Step 4 of PO I.
- Longevity Pay
- Officers who remain in the class of Police Officer will receive longevity pay:
- $182.70 per month after 10 years
- $367.114 per month after 15 years
- $549.84 per month after 20 years
- Uniform, Maintenance, & Equipment Allowance
- An annual allowance is paid to officers for uniform replacement, maintenance, and other professional expenses.
ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION
PROMOTIONAL LADDER
| RANK | SALARY | RANK | SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETECTIVE I TO III | $84,982-$117,742 | COMMANDER | $162,885-$191,678 |
| SERGEANT I TO II | $94,774-$111,541 | DEPUTY CHIEF I | $177,355-$220,409 |
| LIEUTENANT I TO II | $111,541-$131,168 | DEPUTY CHIEF II | $208,278-$258,766 |
| CAPTAIN I TO III | $131,126-$172,030 | ||
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