Very few police agencies have their officers on eight hour shifts. For those that do however, they are working five days a week like the normal 9-5 working class does. This does mean however that these police officers will work four days in a row and then get three days off.

Do police get paid shift allowance?

A shift allowance can be at the rate of either 12.5%, 14% or 20% of basic salary depending on the time period covered by shifts.

What’s the average salary of a police officer?

Police officers work around the clock and wages vary by city and state. For example, California was the highest-paying state where police officers earned $96,660 on average per year, which is well above the average salary police received in other parts of the country.

How much does a police constable make per year?

$50,834 p.a. (First 12 weeks) Salaries listed per annum (p.a.). Note that this is at a pro rata rate for the training courses which are all shorter than a full year. Constable Salaries listed are as per Probationary Constable rank on graduation. Length of probation is normally one to two years.

Which is the lowest paying state for police officers?

In Mississippi, the lowest-paying state, police officers earn over $31,000 less than the national average wage. It should be noted, however, that only 16 states have police officer salaries that are higher than the national average. Here’s a look at the bottom-10 states for police officer salaries:

What’s the first year of being a police officer?

The first year as a police officer is considered a probationary period. As you become more experienced, you may have opportunities to become a detective, sergeant or commander. Between 2016 and 2026, a 7-percent growth in the job market is expected for police officers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.