What Bell Gardens PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$109,824
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$90,348
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 52 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Bell Gardens PD
Police Officer Trainee (Entry Level)
Bell Gardens, CAOpen$3,617/mostartingPolice Officer (Academy Attendee/Graduate/Lateral)
Bell Gardens, CAOpen$98,664startingPolice Officer
Bell Gardens, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Lateral termsMust be a current non-probationary Police Officer with a current State of California P.O.S.T. certificate.
- Scheduleday, swing, graveyard and rotating shifts, as well as holidays and weekends
How Bell Gardens PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Bell Gardens PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Bell Gardens | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Gardens PD | Hiring | $43,404 | — | None | |
| Bell PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Maywood PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Cudahy PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| South Gate PD | Hiring | $63,984 | +$20,580 | None | |
| Huntington Park PD | Hiring | $71,726 | +$28,322 | None |
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