state police · Nebraska
Nebraska State Patrol
What Nebraska State Patrol pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$106,538
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.
Open jobs at Nebraska State Patrol
State Trooper
NEContinuous$34starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Schedule4 days per week (10-hour shifts)
- Take-home carYes
- PensionEligible to retire at age 50 with 25 years of service, or age 55 with 10 years of service.
How Nebraska State Patrol compares nearby
All Nebraska departments1 nearby department starts higher than Nebraska State Patrol.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Nebraska State Patrol | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska State Patrol | Hiring | $70,200 | — | None | |
| Lincoln PD | Hiring | $79,040 | +$8,840 | None | |
| Lancaster County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Milford PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Seward PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Seward County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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