What Somerton PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$99,216
Posting · verified Oct 15, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedStarting pay has changed 1 time since we began tracking it in Oct 1, 2026: $50,773 (Oct 1, 2026) → $37,301 (Oct 14, 2026).
Rank 3 of 4 Yuma Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$10,000 for new officers.
$10,000 for Certified OfficersJob posting · verified Oct 15, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Somerton PD
Certified Police Officer
Somerton, AZContinuous$10,000 bonus$30.53/hrstartingPolice Officer Non-Certified
Somerton, AZOpen$5,000 bonus$24.41/hrstartingAZ Post Certified Police Officer
Somerton, AZContinuous$37,301starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsOut of State certified officers will be required to apply for reciprocity.
- Take-home carYes
- Minimum age21
How Somerton PD compares nearby
All 6 Yuma Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Somerton PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Somerton | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton PD | Hiring | $50,773 | — | $10,000 | |
| San Luis PD | Hiring | $44,304 | −$6,469 | None | |
| Wellton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Yuma County Sheriff | Hiring | $64,730 | +$13,957 | None | |
| Yuma PD | Hiring | $65,229 | +$14,456 | None | |
| Parker PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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