What Chandler PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$110,677
Posting · verified Oct 15, 2026Lateral start
$76,357
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 15, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 9 of 18 Phoenix Metro departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$2,000 for certified laterals, $1,000 paid upon hire with first paycheck and $1,000 paid upon successful completion of probation.
$2,000 paid in two installments, $1,000 paid upon hire with first paycheck and $1,000 paid upon successful completion of probation.Job posting · verified Oct 15, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Chandler PD
Police Lieutenant
Chandler, AZCloses in 6 days$79.53/hrstartingPolice Commander
Chandler, AZCloses in 6 days$210,267startingLateral Police Officer
Chandler, AZCloses Dec 31, 2026$2,000 bonus$36.71/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral experience required1 years
- Schedulewide variety of shifts (i.e., day shift, swing shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays)
- PensionArizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
How Chandler PD compares nearby
All 32 Phoenix Metro agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Chandler PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Chandler | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler PD | Closes in 6 days | $76,357 | — | $2,000 | |
| Gilbert PD | Hiring | $78,208 | +$1,851 | None | |
| Mesa PD | Hiring | $76,418 | +$61 | $500 | |
| Maricopa County Sheriff | Closes in 7 days | Not published | — | None | |
| Paradise Valley PD | Hiring | $77,646 | +$1,289 | None | |
| Phoenix PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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