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California State University: Northridge
What California State University: Northridge pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$113,616
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 21 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at California State University: Northridge
Detective Sergeant
Los Angeles, CACloses Oct 26, 2026$9,759/mostartingCommander, Patrol Operations
Los Angeles, CACloses Oct 24, 2026$160,000starting- $8,069starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsPer the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
- ScheduleFull Time; 40 hours per week; rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.
How California State University: Northridge compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than California State University: Northridge.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs California State University: Northridge | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University: Northridge | Hiring | $96,828 | — | None | |
| San Fernando PD | Hiring | $89,088 | −$7,740 | None | |
| Simi Valley PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Beverly Hills PD | Hiring | $111,285 | +$14,457 | None | |
| West Hollywood PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Burbank PD | Hiring | $98,332 | +$1,504 | None |
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