What Cotati PD pays
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$116,667
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 5 of 6 Santa Rosa Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Cotati PD
Police Officer - Academy Graduate or Lateral
Cotati, CAContinuous$95,992startingPolice Officer Trainee
Cotati, CAContinuous$68,473starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Minimum age21
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Schedule24-hour schedule
How Cotati PD compares nearby
All 12 Santa Rosa Area agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Cotati PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Cotati | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotati PD | Hiring | $68,473 | — | None | |
| Petaluma PD | Hiring | $102,606 | +$34,133 | None | |
| Sonoma County Sheriff | Hiring | $115,773 | +$47,300 | None | |
| Sonoma PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Windsor PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Novato PD | Hiring | $81,093 | +$12,620 | None |
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