Mayor Lisa Borowsky and Scottsdale City Council talked about the importance of public safety in the city – and backed it up.

As part of a 2025-26 budget that went into effect July 1, Scottsdale’s elected officials approved what a city press release calls “a significant adjustment to the department’s overall pay structure.”

The increases move the Scottsdale Police Department from the sixth-highest paid agency in the Valley to among the top three.

Prior to the budget update, officer base pay peaked at $98,696 annually. As of July 1, that figure increased to $106,100.

“These changes were essential to ensure that we remain competitive — not only to attract new candidates but to retain the talented professionals who serve our community every day,” said Police Chief Joe LeDuc.

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