Crime & Safety
Indiana State Police Recruiting: Earn Up to $112K Over 15 Years
Indianapolis, IN – Indiana residents interested in a law enforcement career have a new op…
By Erin Vale · 2026-10-28T13:26:25.727Z
Indianapolis, IN – Indiana residents interested in a law enforcement career have a new opportunity as the Indiana State Police accepts applications for its 93rd Recruit Academy, offering starting base salaries of $66,000 and long term earning potential exceeding $100,000.
According to an Indiana State Police recruitment announcement shared Wednesday, Oct. 28, applications for the traditional recruit academy must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026.
Starting Salaries Reach $66,000 The department's published 15 year salary matrix lists $66,000 for trooper trainees, increasing to $70,000 for probationary troopers and troopers with one year of service.
Base salaries rise to $82,000 after five years, $97,000 for senior troopers at 10 years and $112,000 for master troopers at 15 years.
These figures exclude overtime and potential additional compensation associated with promotions.
Benefits Include Pension and Paid Leave Recruits receive uniforms and more than $9,000 in new equipment at no cost, according to the department.
Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options, 40 paid days of annual leave, parental leave benefits and retirement opportunities.
The department also advertises a lifetime pension after 25 years of service, subject to program requirements.
Who Can Apply? Applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet age and physical qualifications, possess a valid driver's license and satisfy educational requirements.
Candidates must also meet additional qualifications involving college credits, military service or qualifying law enforcement experience.
Applicants should review the complete eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.
The department notes that troopers must be willing to serve anywhere in Indiana based on staffing needs.
Interested candidates can apply through IndianaTrooper.com or contact the recruitment office at isprecruiting@isp.in.gov.