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Career progression and salaries

Some of the benefits of a career as a police officer with SA Police are the opportunity and job security that our structured career progression program offers. Outlined below are the career pathways available to our officers and the salaries offered for each rank.

Rank Increment Range Annual Salary
Junior Cadet (18-20 years)   $40,586
Cadet (21 years +)   $62,135
Probationary Constable   $72,488
Constable 1 to 7 $74,549 to $86,905
Senior Constable 1 to 6 $89,198 to $103,079
Senior Constable 1st Class 1 to 6 $91,973 to $105,855
Sergeant 1 to 5 $108,199 to $118,781
Senior Sergeant 1 to 5 $121,353 to $128,616
Inspector 1 to 3 $149,858 to $163,364
Chief inspector   $168,533
Superintendent 1 to 3 $170,093 to $184,159          
Chief Superintendent   $191,266          

Shift allowances are paid in addition to normal salaries.

This structured framework allows us to support your career progression with SA Police, assisting you to qualify to the ranks of senior constable to superintendent. Your annual salary is based on your length of service, qualifications and achieved rank.