WITH EVIDENCE. HE IS SCHEDULED TO BE IN COURT AT 9 A.M. ALBUQUERQUE POLICE OFFICERS ARE GETTING A RAISE. AS OF FEBRUARY 1ST. A POLICE CADET NOW STARTS AT $30.75 AN HOUR. POLICE OFFICERS START AT 3149 AN HOUR. APD SAYS THIS REFLECTS THEIR FOCUS ON BUILDING
Albuquerque Police Department increases officers pay
New pay structure took effect Feb. 1, increasing wages for cadets and officers at every career stage
The Albuquerque Police Department has implemented a new pay structure aimed at strengthening recruitment, retention, and long-term support for its officers. The updated wages took effect Feb. 1 and apply to officers at every stage of their careers.Here’s how it’s broken down:Cadet: $30.75 per hourOfficer 2/c: $31.49 per hour, including a one-year probationary period after graduationOfficer with 1-4 years of service: $38.10 per hourOfficer with 4-plus years of service: $38.10 per hour, plus longevity pay starting at $3,900 annually Interim Chief Cecily Barker said the increases reflect the department’s commitment to valuing officers’ service and professionalism. APD leaders say the changes are designed to build a stronger, more stable police force while continuing to provide high-quality public safety for Albuquerque residents.
The Albuquerque Police Department has implemented a new pay structure aimed at strengthening recruitment, retention, and long-term support for its officers.
The updated wages took effect Feb. 1 and apply to officers at every stage of their careers.
Here’s how it’s broken down:
- Cadet: $30.75 per hour
- Officer 2/c: $31.49 per hour, including a one-year probationary period after graduation
- Officer with 1-4 years of service: $38.10 per hour
- Officer with 4-plus years of service: $38.10 per hour, plus longevity pay starting at $3,900 annually
Interim Chief Cecily Barker said the increases reflect the department’s commitment to valuing officers’ service and professionalism.
APD leaders say the changes are designed to build a stronger, more stable police force while continuing to provide high-quality public safety for Albuquerque residents.
