The starting salary for police officers is $52,184 a year, effective October 1, 2014. After 18 months of service, most police officers can expect to earn a base salary of approximately $57,094 a year.Recruits begin earning their full salary upon entering the Academy. top step officer can earn $92,914 after 25 years of service. Full salary information can be found in the attachment below. Officers who work the evening tour of duty receive a three percent pay differential.