DeSantis Asks for 25% Pay Increase for Troopers and other LEOs
Governor Ron DeSantis called for sweeping pay increases for troopers and other state law enforcement officers, and more than 700 state firefighters.
As part of his FY 2025-2026 budget recommendations, the Governor is proposing $118.3 million in pay increases for over 4,700 sworn state law enforcement officers and more than 730 state firefighters.
That includes: a 20% increase for entry level officers; and a 25% increase for veteran sworn leos and state firefighters.