What Delano PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$102,468
Posting · verified Oct 12, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedStarting pay has changed 1 time since we began tracking it in Oct 1, 2026: $67,992 (Oct 1, 2026) → $80,256 (Oct 6, 2026).
Rank 4 of 6 Bakersfield Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$7,000 for new officers.
$7,000 HIRING BONUS - NEW POLICE OFFICERJob posting · verified Oct 12, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Delano PD
Police Officer Trainee
Delano, CAOpen$5,666/mostartingPolice Officer
Delano, CAOpen$7,000 bonus$6,688/mostarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Schedule4 or 5 consecutive days, weekends, holidays, overtime
How Delano PD compares nearby
All 15 Bakersfield Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Delano PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Delano | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delano PD | Hiring | $67,992 | — | $7,000 | |
| Arvin PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Bakersfield PD | Hiring | $74,152 | +$6,160 | None | |
| Wasco PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Bear Valley PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Kern County Sheriff | Hiring | $49,558 | −$18,434 | $25,000 |
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