What Hayward PD pays
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$167,731
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 41 of 44 San Francisco Bay Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$10,000 for new officers, disbursed in four equal phases: the first phase upon successful completion of the testing process and acceptance of a final offer of employment, and the last phase two years after completion of the probationary period as a Police Officer.
hiring bonus of up to $10,000Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Hayward PD
Police Officer Trainee
Hayward, CACloses Nov 3, 2026$92,602startingPolice Officer (Lateral)
Hayward, CAContinuous$138,965startingPolice Officer (Academy Graduate/ Participant/ FTO)
Hayward, CAContinuous$10,000 bonus$138,965startingReserve Police Officer
Hayward, CAContinuousNot publishedPolice Officer (Lateral)
Hayward, CAContinuousNot publishedPolice Officer (Academy Graduate)
Hayward, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Schedule3-day work week
- PensionCalPERS 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral termsOne (1) year in a law enforcement agency within the last thirty-six (36) months and possession of a current Basic California P.O.S.T Certificate.
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Hayward PD compares nearby
All 73 San Francisco Bay Area agencies4 nearby departments start higher than Hayward PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Hayward | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward PD | Hiring | $70,044 | — | $10,000 | |
| Union City PD | Hiring | $116,314 | +$46,270 | None | |
| Newark PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Emeryville PD | Hiring | $82,212 | +$12,168 | None | |
| Pleasanton PD | Hiring | $126,152 | +$56,108 | None | |
| San Leandro PD | Hiring | $91,011 | +$20,967 | None |
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