What Bakersfield PD pays
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$90,318
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 2 of 5 Bakersfield Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Bakersfield PD
Police Officer - Academy Graduate/Lateral
Bakersfield, CAOpen$74,152starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Bakersfield PD compares nearby
All 15 Bakersfield Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Bakersfield | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield PD | Hiring | $74,152 | — | None | |
| Arvin PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Delano PD | Hiring | $67,992 | −$6,160 | $7,000 | |
| Wasco PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Bear Valley PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Kern County Sheriff | Hiring | $49,558 | −$24,594 | $25,000 |
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