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Minneapolis Police Department
What Minneapolis PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$112,861
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 16 of 26 Twin Cities departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$4,000 for new officers, $1,000 after successful completion of the Academy, $1,000 after completion of FTO, and $2,000 after successfully completing a probationary period.
FT Officers are eligible for up to a $4,000 hiring bonusJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Minneapolis PD
Police Officer Full-Time
Minneapolis, MNOpen$4,000 bonus$84,656startingPolice Officer Lateral (Amended)
Minneapolis, MNOpen$86,588startingPolice Officer (Recruit) "Amended"
Minneapolis, MNOpen$86,588starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Lateral experience required1.5 years
- EducationAssociate degree
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral termsValid Minnesota POST license or the ability to obtain one prior to date of hire.
- Schedulevariable work shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Minneapolis PD compares nearby
All 113 Twin Cities agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Minneapolis PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Minneapolis | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis PD | Hiring | $84,656 | — | $4,000 | |
| Hennepin County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| St. Anthony PD | Hiring | $85,500 | +$844 | $5,000 | |
| Columbia Heights PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Robbinsdale PD | Closes in 13 days | $81,723 | −$2,933 | None | |
| St. Louis Park PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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