What El Monte PD pays
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$118,310
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 19 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$15,000 for certified laterals, Payable in two (2) equal installments: First payment due at time of hire and the second payment at the one (1) year employment anniversary..
Candidates hired by the City of El Monte as a Lateral Police Officer are eligible to receive a signing bonus of $15,000.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at El Monte PD
Pre-Service Police Officer
El Monte, CAContinuous$5,000 bonus$97,333startingPolice Officer - Lateral
El Monte, CAOpen$15,000 bonus$97,333starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsCurrent employment by a California Police Department for a minimum of one (1) year, having successfully completed the probationary period with that department; Possession of a Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).
- Lateral experience required1 years
How El Monte PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than El Monte PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs El Monte | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Monte PD | Hiring | $97,333 | — | $15,000 | |
| Burbank PD | Hiring | $98,332 | +$999 | None | |
| Compton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Downey PD | Hiring | $98,883 | +$1,550 | $25,000 | |
| Gardena PD | Hiring | $87,336 | −$9,997 | None | |
| Hawaiian Gardens PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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