What Alameda PD pays
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$158,746
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 10 of 44 San Francisco Bay Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$75,000 for new officers, $25,000 upon swearing-in; $50,000 upon completion of Field Training Program.
$75,000 HIRING INCENTIVEJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Alameda PD
Police Officer - Recruits and Academy Attendees (Hiring Incentive)
Alameda, CAContinuous$75,000 bonus$1.00/hrstartingPolice Officer - Academy Graduate (Hiring Incentive)
Alameda, CAContinuous$75,000 bonus$119,600startingPolice Officer - Lateral (Hiring Incentive)
Alameda, CAContinuous$119,600starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Pension3%@50 CalPERS formula for Classic Members; 2.7%@57 CalPERS formula for PEPRA Members
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsIf out of state, you must meet California POST Peace Officer Standards.
- Lateral experience required2 years
- Schedulevariable shifts, weekends, holidays, irregular days and hours
How Alameda PD compares nearby
All 73 San Francisco Bay Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Alameda PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Alameda | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda PD | Hiring | $119,600 | — | $75,000 | |
| Dublin PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Alameda County Sheriff | Hiring | $104,312 | −$15,288 | $15,000 | |
| Oakland PD | Hiring | $90,031 | −$29,569 | None | |
| Piedmont PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Berkeley PD | Hiring | $122,327 | +$2,727 | None |
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