Police Officer Salary Canada 2026 (By Province & Rank)
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The average police officer salary in Canada is $70,000-$110,000. This guide covers police pay by province, force, and rank.
Police Salary by Province/Force
| Province/Force |
Starting |
Top Constable |
Sergeant |
| Toronto Police |
$73,000 |
$106,500 |
$125,000 |
| Vancouver Police |
$75,000 |
$111,000 |
$128,000 |
| Ontario Provincial Police |
$70,000 |
$102,000 |
$120,000 |
| RCMP |
$65,000 |
$106,000 |
$115,000 |
| Calgary Police |
$72,000 |
$105,000 |
$122,000 |
| Edmonton Police |
$71,000 |
$104,000 |
$120,000 |
| Montreal Police (SPVM) |
$50,000 |
$90,000 |
$105,000 |
| Ottawa Police |
$70,000 |
$102,000 |
$118,000 |
Quebec police salaries are lower but still competitive.
Salary by Rank
| Rank |
Salary Range |
| Cadet/Recruit (training) |
$55,000-$65,000 |
| 4th Class Constable |
$65,000-$75,000 |
| 3rd Class Constable |
$75,000-$85,000 |
| 2nd Class Constable |
$85,000-$95,000 |
| 1st Class Constable |
$100,000-$115,000 |
| Detective |
$105,000-$120,000 |
| Sergeant |
$115,000-$130,000 |
| Staff Sergeant |
$130,000-$145,000 |
| Inspector |
$145,000-$170,000 |
| Superintendent |
$165,000-$185,000 |
| Chief |
$200,000-$350,000 |
Salary Progression (Typical)
| Year |
Rank |
Salary |
| Year 1 |
4th Class Constable |
$70,000 |
| Year 2 |
3rd Class Constable |
$80,000 |
| Year 3 |
2nd Class Constable |
$90,000 |
| Year 4+ |
1st Class Constable |
$105,000 |
Most officers reach top constable pay within 3-4 years.
Take-Home Pay (Ontario)
| Gross Salary |
Annual Take-Home |
Monthly Net |
| $70,000 |
$53,500 |
$4,460 |
| $90,000 |
$66,000 |
$5,500 |
| $106,000 |
$76,000 |
$6,330 |
| $125,000 |
$87,000 |
$7,250 |
Additional Pay & Benefits
| Benefit |
Value |
| Shift premium (nights) |
+$2-$4/hour |
| Weekend premium |
+$2-$4/hour |
| Court overtime |
Time and a half |
| Paid duty (off-duty work) |
$50-$70/hour |
| Northern/remote allowance |
$5,000-$20,000 |
| Uniform allowance |
$1,000-$2,000/year |
| Pension |
Excellent DB (50% at 25 years) |
| Health benefits |
Full coverage |
Paid Duty Opportunities
Officers can earn significant extra income through paid duty:
| Assignment |
Hourly Rate |
| Construction site security |
$65/hour |
| Film set security |
$70/hour |
| Event security |
$65/hour |
| Private hire |
$70/hour |
Top earners make $20,000-$50,000+ in paid duty annually.
RCMP vs Municipal Police
| Factor |
RCMP |
Municipal |
| Starting salary |
$65,000 |
$70,000-$75,000 |
| Top constable |
$106,000 |
$105,000-$111,000 |
| Pension |
Good |
Excellent |
| Transfers |
Frequent |
Rare |
| Specializations |
Many |
Varies |
| Job security |
High |
High |
Requirements to Become a Police Officer
| Requirement |
Details |
| Age |
18-19+ |
| Education |
High school min, degree preferred |
| Citizenship |
Canadian citizen or PR |
| Physical |
PARE/POPAT fitness test |
| Background |
Clean criminal record |
| Vision |
Correctable to 20/20 |
| Training |
6-12 months academy |
Is Being a Police Officer Worth It?
Pros:
- Excellent pension (retire at 50)
- Fast salary growth (top pay in 4 years)
- Job security
- Paid duty opportunities
- Benefits package
- No degree required
Cons:
- Shift work (nights, weekends)
- High stress
- Physical danger
- Public scrutiny
- Mental health challenges
- Mandatory transfers (RCMP)
