What Hillsborough PD pays
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$146,551
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 19 of 44 San Francisco Bay Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Hillsborough PD
Police Officer - Entry Level
Hillsborough, CAContinuous$9,259startingPolice Officer - Lateral or Academy Graduate
Hillsborough, CAContinuous$10,050starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Pension3% @ 50 (PERS Classic), 2.7% @ 57 (PERS New)
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsMust either be currently employed as a sworn Peace Officer in California and have successfully passed an FTO program, or have completed a Certified POST Basic Academy.
How Hillsborough PD compares nearby
All 73 San Francisco Bay Area agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Hillsborough PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Hillsborough | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough PD | Hiring | $111,108 | — | None | |
| Burlingame PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| San Mateo PD | Hiring | $119,875 | +$8,767 | $30,000 | |
| Foster City PD | Hiring | $123,551 | +$12,443 | None | |
| San Bruno PD | Hiring | $112,258 | +$1,150 | None | |
| Belmont PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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