What Gardena PD pays
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$131,124
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 35 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Gardena PD
Police Trainee
Gardena, CACloses Nov 6, 2026$87,336startingPolice Officer/Lateral
Gardena, CAContinuous$102,744starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Gardena PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Gardena PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Gardena | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardena PD | Hiring | $87,336 | — | None | |
| Burbank PD | Hiring | $98,332 | +$10,996 | None | |
| Compton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Downey PD | Hiring | $98,883 | +$11,547 | $25,000 | |
| El Monte PD | Hiring | $97,333 | +$9,997 | $15,000 | |
| Hawaiian Gardens PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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