municipal police · Minnesota
Minneapolis Police Department
What Minneapolis PD pays
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$112,166
Posting · verified Oct 15, 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 22 of 23 Twin Cities departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Minneapolis PD
Police Cadet
Minneapolis, MNOpen$69,742startingPolice Officer Lateral (Amended)
Minneapolis, MNOpen$86,588startingPolice Officer (Recruit) "Amended"
Minneapolis, MNOpen$86,588starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationAssociate degree
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral termsValid Minnesota POST license or the ability to obtain one prior to date of hire.
- Lateral experience required1 years
- Schedulevariable work shifts, including weekends and holidays
How Minneapolis PD compares nearby
All 114 Twin Cities agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Minneapolis PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Minneapolis | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis PD | Hiring | $69,742 | — | None | |
| Hennepin County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| St. Anthony PD | Hiring | $85,500 | +$15,758 | $5,000 | |
| Columbia Heights PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Robbinsdale PD | Hiring | $81,723 | +$11,981 | None | |
| St. Louis Park PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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