What East Palo Alto PD pays
How we get pay dataTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 44 of 44 San Francisco Bay Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$30,000 for new officers, broken down into three one lump sums. New hires will receive a $10,000 one-time lump sum after the employee successfully completes all elements of the Field Training Program (FTO). Then $10,000 upon successful completion of the probationary period with a satisfactory or better performance evaluation. Additionally, $10,000 after the employee has completed thirty-six (36) months in paid status with a performance evaluation satisfactory or better..
PLUS A $30,000 BONUS PACKAGEJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at East Palo Alto PD
Police Recruit
East Palo Alto, CAContinuous$30startingPolice Officer
East Palo Alto, CAContinuous$30,000 bonus$105,170startingPolice Recruit
East Palo Alto, CAContinuous$30starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsPresently employed by a California law enforcement agency as a peace officer or a graduate of a California POST Police Academy is required.
- Schedule12 Hour Shifts Pitman Schedule (Patrol)
- PensionCalPERS Classic 3% @ 50 or CalPERS New 2.7% @ 57
How East Palo Alto PD compares nearby
All 73 San Francisco Bay Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than East Palo Alto PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs East Palo Alto | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Palo Alto PD | Hiring | $62,400 | — | $30,000 | |
| Palo Alto PD | Hiring | $128,669 | +$66,269 | None | |
| Menlo Park PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Atherton PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Redwood City PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Mountain View PD | Hiring | $133,141 | +$70,741 | $5,000 |
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