What Atwater PD pays
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$92,291
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 3 of 5 Merced Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Atwater PD
Police Lieutenant
Atwater, CACloses in 9 days$9,481/mostartingPolice Officer (Must be California POST academy graduate)
Atwater, CAOpen$72,313starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral termsSatisfactory continuous employment of at least twelve (12) months as a full time regular sworn Police Officer with a California law enforcement agency within one (1) year of application and possession of a current POST Basic certificate.
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Atwater PD compares nearby
All 8 Merced Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Atwater PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Atwater | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater PD | Closes in 9 days | $72,313 | — | None | |
| Livingston PD | Hiring | $58,890 | −$13,423 | None | |
| Merced County Sheriff | Hiring | $59,155 | −$13,158 | None | |
| Merced PD | Hiring | $85,405 | +$13,092 | None | |
| Gustine PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Los Banos PD | Hiring | $87,984 | +$15,671 | None |
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