The Tenneessee Highway Patrol is now offering a 10-thousand dollar signing bonus for new recruits in Shelby County. Additionally, A recent pay boost statewide has increased THP’s starting salary to $65,000. But it’s an extra $10,000 annually if you’re stationed in Shelby County. Thaxter said the pay boost is catching the eye of those at other agencies. Currently, THP says there are at least 24 vacancies in the Memphis District.