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What police officers make
First-class constable
$104,000
Recruit or cadet
$66,000
Sergeant
$135,000
Big-city services pay the most. Vancouver's grid starts at $93,690 and reaches $133,847 within four years; Toronto and Calgary first-class constables are in a similar range. Job Bank's national median is about $104,000. Overtime and paid duties can add $20,000 or more.