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Glendale Police Department

Closes in 1 dayGlendale, CALos Angeles CountyLos Angeles Area256 sworn officers (FBI, 2025)

What Glendale PD pays

How we get pay data
Starting pay
$103,746
▲ 12% vs Los Angeles Area avgJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · source
Top of scale
$160,000
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026
Lateral start
—
Not published

Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.

Rank 6 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all

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Requirements

From the department's postings
  • Minimum age21
  • EducationHigh school or GED
  • Certification required to applyYes
  • Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
  • Lateral termsCurrently employed and in good standing with a California Law Enforcement Agency as a police officer.
  • Academy paid by departmentYes
  • Tattoo policyNo visible tattoos, body art, or other skin markings while on duty; must be completely covered by authorized uniform or attire

How Glendale PD compares nearby

All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies
DepartmentStatusStarting payvs GlendaleBonusMiles
Glendale PDCloses in 1 day$103,746—None—
Burbank PDHiring$98,332−$5,414None3
Compton PDNot postingNot published—None3
Downey PDHiring$98,883−$4,863$25,0003
El Monte PDHiring$97,333−$6,413$15,0003
Gardena PDHiring$87,336−$16,410None3

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