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Starting Salary Has Increased

By end of contract, top pay will be $90,829 before overtime

PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 21, 2008

The NYPD announces a new salary contract for Police Officers: The January 2009 Police Academy class will have a starting salary of $40,361 and goes to $41,975 on August 1, 2009.

The top base pay will increase every year to $76,488 after 5.5 years.

The total pay will increase to $90,829 before overtime, after 5.5 years.

Have What It Takes to Join the NYPD?

In order to be considered for appointment in the NYPD, you must pass a series of medical, physical, and psychological examinations to determine your suitability. Want to learn more about our requirements?
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Training Tips

A criterion-based physical performance assessment, the Job Standard Test measures an individual's ability to perform the intense physical tasks required by the job. Learn how you can best prepare for the JST.
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Taking the Exam

Mental preparedness is an important quality for our officers. Our recruits have demonstrated this quality by preparing for, taking, and passing the exam. Discover the tools and resources that will help you succeed.
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Exam Tutorials

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The Academy Experience

Responsible for conducting formal training programs within the Department, the Police Academy offers specialized training areas include investigation, crime prevention, security, payroll, and time management.
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Graduation

35% of the NYPD are Detectives, Seargeants, Lieutenants, and Captains. Once you become one of New York's Finest, your chance to advance are great. Click here to find out more >>