Minneapolis Is Hiring Police Officers: How Much Will You Get Paid?

MINNEAPOLIS — It's no secret that the Minneapolis Police Department has suffered from a severe staffing shortage since the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent riots and street violence.

The city has struggled to even just meet the minimum number of sworn officers required by the Minneapolis charter.

Officials hope that by offering a competitive salary and benefits, it can lure in new recruits and current officers from other agencies.

Recruits and officers making a lateral transition to Minneapolis can make up to $92,000 in their first year on the job.

Below are the benefits offered by the Minneapolis Police Department:

Police Officer (Lateral)

• Full-time: $33.87 — $43.88 (hourly)
• 2 weeks of paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement
  • Pension
  • Deferred compensation
• Transportation
  • Metropass
  • Parking or vanpool

Police Officer (Recruit)

• Full-time: $34.21 — $44.32 (hourly)
• 2 weeks of paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement
  
  • Pension
  • Deferred compensation
• Transportation
  • Metropass
  • Parking or vanpool

Police officers make an average of $61,000 nationally, according to recruiting website Glassdoor.