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Highest-paying police departments in Michigan for laterals (2026)

All 6 Michigan agencies we track that post a salary, ranked by the top of their annual pay range. Warren Police Department leads at $101,027; the median top-of-range here is $94,962. Hourly and monthly rates are converted to annual (×2,080, ×12), and hiring bonuses are shown separately, not added to pay.

Last verified: 2026-10-18. Every row links to the agency's official posting or announcement; blank fields mean the source did not state the value. Bonuses are usually paid in installments with a service commitment, so confirm with the agency before applying.

#AgencyStateLateral bonusPay (annual)Out-of-stateClosesSource
1Warren Police Department
Warren · Municipal police
MINone listed$75,253 - $101,027Unknown2026-10-30Official source
2Grand Rapids Police Department
Grand Rapids · Municipal police
MINone listed$77,467 - $95,971Yes2026-12-31Official source
3Southfield Police Department
Southfield · Municipal police
MINone listed$59,457 - $94,962UnknownContinuousOfficial source
4Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
Kalamazoo · Municipal police
MI$15,000$55,779 - $92,907UnknownUnknownOfficial source
5Grand Blanc Township Police Department
Grand Blanc · Municipal police
MINone listed$55,931 - $82,264
converted from $26.89 - $39.55 Hourly
UnknownUnknownOfficial source
6Lansing Police Department
Lansing · Municipal police
MINone listed$56,629 - $80,933YesContinuousOfficial source

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