nassau begins around $18,000 in the academy.
I copied this from a NYPD blog
Suffolk County
SALARY
2007 starting base salary for a Police Officer is $57,811. With five (5) years of service, the base salary is $97,958*. These figures do not include paid benefits.
BENEFITS
Full salary and benefits during entire training period.
Paid family dental, optical and medical plans.
Longevity pay increments begin after five (5) years of service.
Fifteen (15) paid vacation days first year of service, increasing to twenty-seven (27) days after five (5) years of service.
Thirteen (13) sick leave days first year of service, increasing to twenty-six (26) days after the first three (3) years of service. Unused sick leave days are cumulative.
* Under 2007 labor agreement
Three (3) paid personal days first year of service, increasing to five (5) days after three (3) years of service.
Night shift payments.
All officers receive thirteen (13) paid holidays.
All uniforms and equipment are supplied by the Department. A yearly uniform cleaning allotment is provided to each officer.
Non-contributory pension plan. Members are eligible for retirement after twenty (20) years of service at 50% of three (3) year final average salary. Vested retirement plan after five (5) years.
Promotions to the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain are through competitive Civil Service Examination. Positions above the rank of Captain are appointed by the Commissioner of Police.
Nassau County
$34,000 Annual Starting Salary
$91,737 after 8 years
12% Night Differential
*These salaries do not include overtime earnings, shift differential, holiday pay and uniform allowance.
10 paid holidays annually for the first two years increasing to 12 thereafter 18-26 sick days annually
Health/Dental/Optical Plan premiums fully paid by Nassau County
20 Year Non-Contributory 50% Retirement
Tax Deferred Payroll Deducted Savings Plan (457 Deferred Compensation Plan)