What Wyoming Highway Patrol pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$81,744
Posting · verified Oct 15, 2026Lateral start
$81,744
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 15, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$2,000 for new officers.
$2,000 hiring bonusJob posting · verified Oct 15, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Wyoming Highway Patrol
Contract Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper 2026-02243
Cheyenne, WYContinuous$39.30/hrstartingState Trooper
WYContinuous$2,000 bonus$33starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- ScheduleAbility to work irregular or extended hours. Schedules may include overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends.
- Take-home carYes
- Pension2.50% per year of service, vested after 6 years, eligible at age 50
How Wyoming Highway Patrol compares nearby
All Wyoming departments| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Wyoming Highway Patrol | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Highway Patrol | Hiring | $68,619 | — | $2,000 | |
| Cheyenne PD | Hiring | $66,306 | −$2,313 | None | |
| Laramie County Sheriff | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Pine Bluffs PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Albany County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Laramie PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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