What Los Angeles PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$127,660
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$97,363
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 36 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Los Angeles PD
POLICE OFFICER 2214 (Revised 07/31/26)
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CAContinuous$93,730startingPORT POLICE OFFICER 3221 (Revised 06/30/26)
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CAContinuous$92,185startingAIRPORT POLICE OFFICER 3225
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CAContinuous$87,257starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Tattoo policyCandidates must comply with all current Department grooming and appearance policies, including, but not limited to policies related to tattoos and/or brandings
- Pensionretirement system
How Los Angeles PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies4 nearby departments start higher than Los Angeles PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Los Angeles | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles PD | Hiring | $87,257 | — | None | |
| Burbank PD | Hiring | $98,332 | +$11,075 | None | |
| Compton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Downey PD | Hiring | $98,883 | +$11,626 | $25,000 | |
| El Monte PD | Hiring | $97,333 | +$10,076 | $15,000 | |
| Gardena PD | Hiring | $87,336 | +$79 | None |
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