Kentucky State Police increase starting trooper salary

Kentucky State Police are accepting applicants for Cadet Class 107 and have announced that the starting salary for sworn in troopers has been increased.

Starting troopers are set to receive $69,500 which is a $2,000 increase over the wage set in early 2025 while recruiting for Cadet Class 106 was underway.

Applicants with no prior law enforcement experience will have to complete a 24-week training program to become a state trooper. The training program focuses on constitutional law, juvenile and traffic laws, crisis response, criminal investigations, community engagement and much more.