WA Police Force salaries for every rank and increment from 1 July 2026, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
A Constable in Western Australia starts on $94,651, about $2,840 a fortnight after tax. Recruits are paid $74,309 during Academy training.
WA Police pay at a glance
| Level | Salary | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| Recruit in training | $74,309 | $2,308 |
| Constable | $94,651 – $102,263 | $2,840 – $3,039 |
| First Class Constable | $107,977 – $109,553 | $3,189 – $3,230 |
| Senior Constable | $115,722 – $124,558 | $3,391 – $3,622 |
| Sergeant | $127,619 – $135,005 | $3,702 – $3,896 |
| Senior Sergeant | $142,174 – $151,652 | $4,064 – $4,286 |
| Inspector | $173,361 – $185,897 | $4,795 – $5,090 |
| Superintendent | $195,250 – $207,787 | $5,293 – $5,548 |
| Commander | $217,588 – $230,124 | $5,748 – $6,004 |
Base rates. Officers in charge of listed stations get a higher OIC salary, and commissioned officers' rates already include an allowance for hours beyond 40 a week and weekend work.
Every rank and increment
Recruit in training
| Increment | Salary | Take-home per fortnight | With HECS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruit | $74,309 | $2,308 | $2,280 |
Constable
First Class Constable
Senior Constable
Sergeant
Senior Sergeant
Inspector
Superintendent
Commander
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 WA police officer earn?
A recruit in training at the WA Police Academy earns $74,309. A Constable starts on $94,651 from 1 July 2026, about $2,840 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27, rising to $102,263 from the fifth year.
What does a Senior Constable earn in WA?
$115,722 to $124,558 a year, about $3,391 to $3,622 a fortnight after tax.
What does a Sergeant earn in WA?
$127,619 to $135,005 a year from 1 July 2026, before any officer-in-charge rate.
How do WA police move up the increments?
Ranks with increments move up one every two years of satisfactory service. Constables go to the third-year rate once they complete probation.
Is this the latest WA police pay rise?
Yes. The 2024 agreement's last increase applied from 1 July 2026; later rates depend on the next agreement.
Is super included?
No. Employer super, allowances and overtime are paid on top.
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Source: Western Australia Police Force Industrial Agreement 2024, clause 10 – Salaries, rates from 1 July 2026. Checked 2026-10-21. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.