At all levels of service, LAPD Officers earn competitive salaries. There are regular raises and opportunities for promotion. In addition, Officers have opportunities to earn bonuses based on special skills such as fluency in a foreign language or hazard pay for specialized assignments. Base Salary The starting base salary for high school graduates is $56,522. If you have at least 60 college units, with an overall GPA of 2.0 or better, you will start at $58,798. If you have a BA or BS (four year) degree you will start at $61,095. You begin earning your full salary on your first day of Academy training. Raises Upon completion of 6 months of your probationary period you will get an automatic salary step increase. After 12 more months you will receive another raise. You will then be eligible for additional raises, advancement and promotions. Bilingual Premiums Based on the need of the LAPD, a 2.75%-5.5% additional premium is available to eligible Officers with the ability to speak and/or write in selected languages other than English. Uniform Allowance An allowance of $975 is paid annually to Police Officers who have completed probation. Want more information? Contact an LAPD recruiter: 866-444-LAPD (866-444-5273) or joinlapd@lapd.lacity.org