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SC Highway Patrol Salary & Benefits

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Current Salary Breakdown

Up to 15 years of certified law enforcement service time (in-state or out-of-state experience) will be verified for possible higher starting pay. 

This career path listed below is for Troopers assigned to a Post within Troops 1-7. Speak with a recruiter regarding pay structure for Troops 8-10 - which includes ACE, MAIT, Employment, Community Relations, Recruiting, Regulatory Compliance, Training, Insurance Enforcement and Telecommunications. 

RANKREQUIREMENTS 

BASE SALARY 

Troops 1-7

Trooper Trainee (Non-Certified)

High School Diploma or GED & 21 years of age

$60,761

Trooper Trainee (Certified) with less than 18 months of active law enforcement experience in South Carolina

High School Diploma or GED & 21 years of age; Serve up to18 months in SCDPS LEO classification or up to 18 months Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS Policy

$61,622

Trooper First Class

Serve 18 months in SCDPS LEO classification or 18 months Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS Policy

$62,482

Senior Trooper

Serve 3 years in SCDPS LEO classification or 3 years of Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy

$63,923

Lance Corporal

Serve 5 years in SCDPS LEO classification or 5 years SC Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy

$68,160

Lance Corporal (+3 Years)

Serve 3 years as SCDPS Lance Corporal or 8 years Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy

$70,749

Master Trooper

Serve 10 years in SCDPS LEO classification or 10 years Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy.

$73,444

Master Trooper (+3 Years)

Serve 3 years as Master Trooper or 13 years Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy.

$76,946

Master Trooper (+5 Years)

Serve 5 years as Master Trooper or 15 years Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy.

$80,622

Benefits & Rewards

While offering one of the best benefits packages in the nation, the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) also provides professional challenges with rewarding results. The opportunities available to troopers cover many areas of service where our men and women have an opportunity to serve, educate and protect our state's citizens and visitors. 

Where will your skills take you when you join the South Carolina Highway Patrol? --> Learn more about our Specialized Units which include the Multi-disciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT), Emergency Management Unit, Advanced Civil Emergency Response Team, Governor’s Security Detail Unit, as well as many more exciting career paths available within SCHP.

Benefits Package

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