In Finland, the basic salary of a Senior Constable totals EUR 2,440–2,940 per month. In the police pay system, the monthly salary consists of the basic salary, the length-of-service bonus, performance bonus and increment for inconvenient working hours, plus any other increments according to the collective bargaining agreement on civil servant salaries.

For a newly qualified police officer, the earnings for regular working hours may amount to approximately EUR 2,740–3,420 per month. However, various increments and bonuses earned for evening, night and weekend shifts influence the earnings for regular working hours.

Police students receive a Constable Intern’s wages for the training period included in their studies. The basic salary totals approximately EUR 2,220 per month.