State Trooper

Salary | Kansas Highway Patrol, KS Skip to content Search for: Search for: Salary High Touch 2026-07-02T12:20:29-05:00 Salary Career Progression Plan New Trooper Trainee While in the academy : $30.03/hour After Graduation 0-3 years in rank : $33.11 4-5 years in rank : $34.76 Currently certified Law Enforcement transitioning to Trooper While in the academy – 3 years in rank : $33.89/hour Master Trooper/Technical Trooper Eligible after 5 years as Trooper: 0-3 years in rank : $38.33 4-5 years in rank : $40.24 6-8 years in rank : $42.23 9-10 years in rank : $44.35 11-13 years in rank : $46.60 Overtime Wages may be enhanced through supervisor approved overtime. Overtime opportunities include: Working grant funded traffic enforcements before or after your scheduled shift. Weather related emergencies. winter storms, tornados, etc. Enforcement activity which extends beyond scheduled time, such as traffic stops involving DUI or crash investigations. Additional pay enhancement opportunities: Yearly boot allowance Shift differentials Weekend premium pay for Saturday and Sunday shifts If required to work a holiday or observed holiday designated by the Governor Promotions After 5 years of service, Troopers are eligible for promotion to Technical Trooper or Master Trooper and receive an accompanying salary increase. Technical Troopers must meet certain qualifications and receive additional training in specialized areas. Additional years of service and experience can lead to additional promotional opportunities: Lieutenant Captain Major Lieutenant Colonel (Assistant Superintendent) Colonel (Superintendent) Governor appointed Retirement Troopers are members of the Kansas Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (KP&F). Members may retire at age 50 with 25 years of service, age 55 with 20 years of service, or age 60 with 15 years of service. KP&F members receive maximum retirement benefits after 36 years of service. Contact Us General Headquarters 122 SW 7th Street Topeka, KS 66603 Report a road hazard or erratic driver call: *47, or *KTA (Turnpike) Records Requests/Crash Reports VIN Inspections Commercial Motor Vehicles Lost Tickets General Questions: 785-296-6800 Contact Us Quick Links Kansas Attorney General Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) Kansas State Fire Marshal Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) United States Marshals Service Helpful Links Home Site Map Accessibility Copyright Notices © All rights reserved. • Kansas Highway Patrol Powered By High Touch Technologies Page load link VIN stations CLOSED October 12 see more about the closure + Go to Top