What Detroit PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$82,116
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 5 of 9 Metro Detroit departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Detroit PD
Police Officer
Michigan, MIOpen$59,618starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age18
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsAll Out of State applicants must attach a copy of their Police Clearance and Department of Motor Vehicle Record to their application
How Detroit PD compares nearby
All 142 Metro Detroit agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Detroit | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PD | Hiring | $59,618 | — | None | |
| Highland Park PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| River Rouge PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Grosse Pointe PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Melvindale PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Dearborn PD | Hiring | $52,915 | −$6,703 | None |
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