What Arroyo Grande PD pays
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$111,290
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 5 of 5 San Luis Obispo Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$10,000 for certified laterals, $5,000 paid upon hire, $2,500 paid upon successful completion of Field Training Officer Program, $2,500 paid upon successful completion of 12-month Probationary Period.
$10,000 Signing IncentiveJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Arroyo Grande PD
Police Trainee
Arroyo Grande, CACloses Oct 22, 2026$75,571startingPolice Officer (Lateral) or Academy Graduate
Arroyo Grande, CAOpen$10,000 bonus$91,559startingPolicer Officer (Lateral)
Arroyo Grande, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Lateral experience required0 years
How Arroyo Grande PD compares nearby
All 11 San Luis Obispo Area agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Arroyo Grande PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Arroyo Grande | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande PD | Hiring | $75,571 | — | $10,000 | |
| Grover Beach PD | Hiring | $91,248 | +$15,677 | $11,000 | |
| Pismo Beach PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Guadalupe PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| San Luis Obispo PD | Hiring | $108,420 | +$32,849 | None | |
| Santa Maria PD | Hiring | $98,058 | +$22,487 | $20,000 |
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