What Berkeley PD pays
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$152,247
Posting · verified Oct 8, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedStarting pay has changed 1 time since we began tracking it in Oct 1, 2026: $102,505 (Oct 1, 2026) → $90,715 (Oct 5, 2026).
Rank 23 of 46 San Francisco Bay Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Berkeley PD
Police Officer Recruit
Berkeley, CAContinuous$49.28/hrstartingPolice Officer (Experienced and Academy Graduates)
Berkeley, CAContinuous$122,327startingPolice Officer (Experienced and Academy Graduates)
Berkeley, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Lateral termsThe Experienced level requires possession of a POST Basic Certificate and successful completion of the probationary employment period with a law enforcement agency in the State of California. The employment must have been within the last three years.
- Scheduleevening, night, weekend and holiday shifts
How Berkeley PD compares nearby
All 73 San Francisco Bay Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Berkeley PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Berkeley | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley PD | Hiring | $102,505 | — | None | |
| Albany PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| El Cerrito PD | Hiring | $68,784 | −$33,721 | None | |
| Piedmont PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Alameda County Sheriff | Hiring | $104,312 | +$1,807 | $15,000 | |
| Orinda PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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