Police officer salary in Quebec
A police officer's salary in Quebec depends on the employer: each police force has its own collective agreement, and each agreement has its own pay scale. Here are the official scales of the Sûreté du Québec, the SPVM and the RCMP, the median wage for the occupation, and the pay of other peace officers. This page applies to women and men alike.
Verified October 15, 2026.
The scales of the three largest employers
These are base annual salaries, before premiums. Each comes from the employer's collective agreement or employment contract, on the date shown.
| Employer | At hiring | Top of the scale | Rate date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sûreté du Québec (constable) | $57,222 | $96,901 after 60 months | April 1, 2026 |
| SPVM (constable) | $51,610 | $97,377 after 72 months | January 1, 2026 |
| RCMP (constable) | $71,191 | $115,350 after 36 months | April 1, 2024 |
Each scale is detailed, with premiums and years, in our article on police officer salary: SQ, SPVM and RCMP.
Premiums and specialized roles
At the SPVM, the 2022-2026 agreement adds a 15.10% metropolitan premium in 2026. An officer in a specialized role, such as the tactical intervention group or forensic identification, has a separate line: $102,246 for a first-class specialist constable in 2026, compared with $97,377. At the Sûreté du Québec, a specialist constable starts at $106,591 as of April 1, 2026. Our article on the tactical intervention group covers it.
RCMP ranks
The agreement for RCMP regular members sets a scale for each rank, as of April 1, 2024. It expired on March 31, 2025, and no newer rates have been published.
| Rank | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Constable | $71,191 to $115,350 |
| Corporal | $121,691 to $126,311 |
| Sergeant | $133,677 to $137,677 |
| Staff sergeant | $146,019 to $150,073 |
Training in Regina is paid: $1,000 a week for 26 weeks. See RCMP salary, rank by rank and cadet training.
The median wage for the occupation
The Québec.ca page for police officers, updated June 19, 2026, gives an hourly wage of $28.00 at the low end, $47.12 at the median and $63.00 at the high end, averaged over 2023 to 2025. Canada's Job Bank gives a median of $45.08 an hour for Quebec. The two figures differ because they cover different years.
Other peace officers
| Occupation | Salary | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Highway safety officer, nominal class | $59,506 to $81,651 a year | 2023-2028 agreement, April 1, 2026 |
| Military police corporal, specialist | $7,606 to $8,071 a month | National Defence, April 1, 2025 |
Details are in our articles on the highway safety officer and the military police officer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer earn in Quebec?
A Sûreté du Québec constable earns $57,222 at hiring and $96,901 after 60 months, as of April 1, 2026. At the SPVM, the 2026 scale runs from $51,610 to $97,377, plus the metropolitan premium. The median wage for the occupation is $47.12 an hour, according to Québec.ca.
Which police force pays the most at the start?
Of the three published scales, the RCMP's starts highest, at $71,191, but it dates from April 1, 2024. The Sûreté du Québec and SPVM scales are from 2026. Premiums also change the total, especially the SPVM's metropolitan premium.
Is a police officer paid during training?
At the RCMP, yes: cadets receive $1,000 a week for the 26 weeks in Regina. In Quebec, the admission pages of the École nationale de police mention no salary during training, and students pay their own fees. See our article on the ENPQ.
Sources
- Government of Quebec and Association des policières et policiers provinciaux du Québec, Contrat de travail 2022-2028, Schedule T, consulted October 15, 2026
- Ville de Montréal and Fraternité des policiers et policières de Montréal, Convention collective 2022-2026, paragraphs 2.05 and 3.00, consulted October 15, 2026
- Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Collective agreement for RCMP regular members and reservists, Appendix A, consulted October 15, 2026
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Salaire et avantages sociaux, modified August 20, 2026
- Government of Quebec, Policiers / policières, updated June 19, 2026
- Job Bank, Police officer in Quebec, wages, wages updated November 19, 2025
- Secrétariat du Conseil du trésor du Québec, Convention collective des contrôleurs routiers 2023-2028, Schedule 3, consulted October 15, 2026
- National Defence, Regular Force pay by rank, rates as of April 1, 2025