What El Cajon PD pays
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$127,757
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 8 San Diego County departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at El Cajon PD
Police Recruit
El Cajon, CACloses in 12 days$38.55/hrstartingPolice Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate)
El Cajon, CAContinuous$50.53/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Certification required to applyNo
- Schedulethree 12.5 hour shifts
How El Cajon PD compares nearby
All 26 San Diego County agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs El Cajon | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon PD | Closes in 12 days | $80,183 | — | None | |
| La Mesa PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lemon Grove PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Poway PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| National City PD | Hiring | $79,879 | −$304 | None | |
| San Diego PD | Hiring | $76,170 | −$4,013 | None |
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