What Long Beach PD pays
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$126,942
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 17 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$30,000 for certified laterals.
a $30,000 hiring bonusJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Long Beach PD
POLICE OFFICER (ACADEMY GRADUATE)
Long Beach, CACloses Oct 23, 2026$6,000 bonus$46.94/hrstartingPOLICE OFFICER - LATERAL
Long Beach, CAContinuous$30,000 bonus$46.94/hrstartingPolice Recruit
Long Beach, CAContinuousNot publishedPolice Investigator (NC)
Long Beach, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentNo
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Long Beach PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Long Beach PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Long Beach | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach PD | Hiring | $97,635 | — | $30,000 | |
| Burbank PD | Hiring | $98,332 | +$697 | None | |
| Compton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Downey PD | Hiring | $98,883 | +$1,248 | $25,000 | |
| El Monte PD | Hiring | $97,333 | −$302 | $15,000 | |
| Gardena PD | Hiring | $87,336 | −$10,299 | None |
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