What Alameda County Sheriff pays
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$159,827
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.
Rank 25 of 44 San Francisco Bay Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$15,000 for certified laterals, paid incrementally over 4 years.
NOW OFFERING $15,000 HIRING BONUS*Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Alameda County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff II (LATERAL)
CAContinuous$15,000 bonus$63startingDeputy Sheriff's Recruit
CAContinuous$10,000 bonus$50starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsA minimum of 36 months full-time experience as a peace officer in a law enforcement agency outside of California and possession of a valid Basic Course Waiver (BCW) issued by California POST.
- Lateral experience required36 years
- PensionRetirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Alameda County Sheriff compares nearby
All 73 San Francisco Bay Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Alameda County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Alameda County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Sheriff | Hiring | $104,312 | — | $15,000 | |
| Dublin PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Oakland PD | Hiring | $90,031 | −$14,281 | None | |
| Piedmont PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Alameda PD | Hiring | $119,600 | +$15,288 | $75,000 | |
| Berkeley PD | Hiring | $122,327 | +$18,015 | None |
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