What Payson PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$91,362
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$5,000 for certified laterals.
$5000 hiring bonus for laterals!Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Payson PD
Police Officer Recruit
Payson, AZContinuous$64,975startingPolice Officer Lateral
Payson, AZContinuous$5,000 bonus$68,224starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsMust be a certified police officer through Arizona P.O.S.T. and Training Board.
How Payson PD compares nearby
All Arizona departments2 nearby departments start higher than Payson PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Payson | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payson PD | Hiring | $64,975 | — | $5,000 | |
| Hayden PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Gila County Sheriff | Hiring | $65,892 | +$917 | None | |
| Sedona PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Cottonwood PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Scottsdale PD | Hiring | $77,584 | +$12,609 | None |
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