SA Police salaries for every rank, from cadet to Commander, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
A Probationary Constable in South Australia earns $83,398, about $2,546 a fortnight after tax. Cadets are paid $71,872 during training.
SA Police pay by rank
| Rank | Increments | Salary | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet | 1 | $71,872 | $2,244 |
| Probationary Constable | 1 | $83,398 | $2,546 |
| Constable | 1 to 7 | $86,125 – $102,491 | $2,617 – $3,045 |
| Senior Constable | 1 to 6 | $102,990 – $117,542 | $3,058 – $3,439 |
| Senior Constable 1st Class | 1 to 6 | $105,901 – $120,453 | $3,134 – $3,515 |
| Sergeant | 1 to 5 | $122,740 – $135,363 | $3,575 – $3,904 |
| Senior Sergeant | 1 to 5 | $140,121 – $149,806 | $4,016 – $4,243 |
| Inspector | 1 to 3 | $168,670 – $187,683 | $4,685 – $5,131 |
| Chief Inspector | 1 | $186,091 | $5,094 |
| Superintendent | 1 to 3 | $194,139 – $211,175 | $5,270 – $5,617 |
| Chief Superintendent | 1 | $219,220 | $5,781 |
| Commander | 1 | $226,534 | $5,931 |
The lowest and highest increment for each rank, as published by SA Police. Your increment depends on length of service, qualifications and rank. Pay rises: Attorney-General's Department, December 2024.
Take-home is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27, before allowances, overtime and super. Tap a salary to open it in the pay calculator.
Common questions
How much does a SA police officer earn?
SA Police cadets are paid $71,872 while training. A Probationary Constable earns $83,398, about $2,546 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27, and a Constable $86,125 to $102,491.
What does a Senior Constable earn in SA?
$102,990 to $117,542, about $3,058 to $3,439 a fortnight after tax.
What does a Sergeant earn in SA?
$122,740 to $135,363 a year.
Are shift allowances included?
No. SA Police says shift allowances are paid on top of these salaries.
When did SA police pay last go up?
The two-year deal the Attorney-General's Department announced in December 2024 gave 4% from January 2025 plus a $2,500 retention increase, and from January 2026 a further 4% or the national midpoint salary, whichever is higher.
Is super included?
No. Employer super is paid on top.
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Source: South Australia Police, Career progression and salaries. Checked 2026-10-21. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.