What Arcadia PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$129,000
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: $99,070 (Oct 1, 2026) → $93,468 (Oct 5, 2026).
Rank 11 of 56 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$10,000 for certified laterals, $4,000 paid upon hire; $3,000 paid upon the successful completion of probationary period; $3,000 paid upon the successful completion of three (3) years of service from initial hire date..
$4,000 paid upon hire; $3,000 paid upon the successful completion of probationary period; $3,000 paid upon the successful completion of three (3) years of service from initial hire date.Job posting · verified Oct 15, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Arcadia PD
Law Enforcement Recruit (Pre-Service)
Arcadia, CAContinuous$47.63/hrstartingLaw Enforcement Recruit
Arcadia, CAContinuous$47.63/hrstartingPolice Officer (Lateral)
Arcadia, CAContinuous$10,000 bonus$103,284starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Schedulepart-time
- PensionCalPERS
- Lateral experience required1 years
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsOne year of experience working with the public and current employment as a peace officer in another State combined with a California P.O.S.T Waiver of Attendance Certificate.
How Arcadia PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Arcadia | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia PD | Hiring | $99,070 | — | $10,000 | |
| Sierra Madre PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Monrovia PD | Hiring | $91,906 | −$7,164 | None | |
| San Marino PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Baldwin Park PD | Hiring | $94,683 | −$4,387 | None | |
| Alhambra PD | Hiring | $97,968 | −$1,102 | $20,000 |
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