What Gilroy PD pays
How we get pay dataStarting pay
$101,609
▼ 16% vs San Jose & Silicon Valley avgJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceTop of scale
$151,301
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 12 of 14 San Jose & Silicon Valley departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Gilroy PD
Police Officer - Current Academy Cadet
Gilroy, CAOpen$8,467/mostartingPolice Officer - Academy Graduate
Gilroy, CAOpen$112,899startingPolice Officer - Lateral
Gilroy, CAOpen$112,899startingPolice Officer Trainee
Gilroy, CAOpen$101,609starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsPlacement in the Step A - Step E portion of the salary range is based on years of directly related police officer work experience.
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Gilroy PD compares nearby
All 23 San Jose & Silicon Valley agencies4 nearby departments start higher than Gilroy PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Gilroy | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy PD | Hiring | $101,609 | — | None | |
| Hollister PD | Hiring | $66,574 | −$35,035 | $25,000 | |
| Los Gatos PD | Hiring | $130,805 | +$29,196 | None | |
| Morgan Hill PD | Hiring | $129,296 | +$27,687 | None | |
| San Jose PD | Hiring | $123,653 | +$22,044 | None | |
| Santa Clara PD | Hiring | $114,713 | +$13,104 | None |
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