What Escondido PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$136,323
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$87,876
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 4 of 8 San Diego County departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Escondido PD
Reserve Police Officer
Escondido, CAOpenNot publishedExperienced Police Officer (Lateral)
Escondido, CACloses Nov 9, 2026$101,726startingPolice Officer (Academy Graduate)
Escondido, CACloses Nov 9, 2026$101,726startingPolice Officer Trainee
Escondido, CACloses Oct 19, 2026$83,701startingPolice Officer (Experienced)
Escondido, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsMust have one year (full-time equivalent) of experience with a California Enforcement Department and possess a Basic POST Certificate.
- Lateral experience required1 years
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Escondido PD compares nearby
All 26 San Diego County agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Escondido PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Escondido | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escondido PD | Hiring | $83,700 | — | None | |
| San Marcos PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Carlsbad PD | Hiring | $104,416 | +$20,716 | None | |
| Vista PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Del Mar PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Encinitas PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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