municipal police · Alabama

Madison Police Department

Closes in 1 dayMadison, ALLimestone CountyHuntsville Area88 sworn officers (FBI, 2025)

Call (256) 772-5689

What Madison PD pays

How we get pay data

Starting pay

$60,200

▲ 2% vs Huntsville Area avgJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · source

Top of scale

$67,103

Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026

Lateral start

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Not published

Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.

Hiring bonus

$5,200 for new officers.

If PT Test is passed, an Exercise Supplemental of $5,200 will be added to the base salaryJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · source

Open jobs at Madison PD

Lateral Police Officer - APOST Certified
Madison, ALCloses in 1 day$5,200 bonus
$60,200starting

Requirements

From the department's postings

Minimum age21
EducationHigh school or GED
Certification required to applyYes
PensionRSA Retirement Benefits

How Madison PD compares nearby

All 16 Huntsville Area agencies

Department	Status	Starting pay	vs Madison	Bonus	Miles
Madison PD	Closes in 1 day	$60,200	—	$5,200	—
Triana PD	Not posting	Not published	—	None	8
Madison County Sheriff	Not posting	Not published	—	None	9
Gurley PD	Not posting	Not published	—	None	12
Huntsville PD	Hiring	$58,614	−$1,586	None	12
New Hope PD	Not posting	Not published	—	None	12

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