What Hollister PD pays
How we get pay dataStarting pay
$66,574
▼ 45% vs San Jose & Silicon Valley avgJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceTop of scale
$125,959
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 14 of 14 San Jose & Silicon Valley departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$25,000 for certified laterals, Bonus shall be paid out as specified in the HPOA MOU.
*The employee shall receive either a $25,000 or $30,000 recruitment bonus dependent on their level at the time of hire.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Hollister PD
Police Officer Trainee
Hollister, CAContinuous$66,574startingPolice Officer: Lateral, Academy Grad, Academy Attendee
Hollister, CAContinuous$25,000 bonus$103,627starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20.5
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Lateral experience required0 years
How Hollister PD compares nearby
All 23 San Jose & Silicon Valley agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Hollister PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Hollister | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister PD | Hiring | $66,574 | — | $25,000 | |
| Gilroy PD | Hiring | $101,609 | +$35,035 | None | |
| Monterey County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Salinas PD | Hiring | $92,832 | +$26,258 | None | |
| San Benito County Sheriff | Hiring | $84,455 | +$17,881 | None | |
| Marina PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None |
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