What Alameda PD pays
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$158,746
Posting · verified Oct 8, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedStarting pay has changed 1 time since we began tracking it in Oct 1, 2026: $80,350 (Oct 1, 2026) → $120,910 (Oct 8, 2026).
Rank 38 of 46 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 8, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Alameda PD
Police Officer - Recruits and Academy Attendees (Hiring Incentive)
Alameda, CAContinuous$75,000 bonus$39startingPolice Officer - Academy Graduate (Hiring Incentive)
Alameda, CAContinuous$75,000 bonus$120,910startingPolice Officer - Lateral (Hiring Incentive)
Alameda, CAContinuous$120,910starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Pension3%@50 CalPERS formula for Classic Members; 2.7%@57 CalPERS formula for PEPRA Members
- Academy paid by departmentNo
- 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 agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Alameda PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Alameda | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda PD | Hiring | $80,350 | — | $75,000 | |
| Dublin PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Alameda County Sheriff | Hiring | $104,312 | +$23,962 | $15,000 | |
| Oakland PD | Hiring | $90,031 | +$9,681 | None | |
| Piedmont PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Berkeley PD | Hiring | $102,505 | +$22,155 | None |
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