What Merced PD pays
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$109,013
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 2 of 5 Merced Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Merced PD
Police Officer Entry Level/Lateral
Merced, CAContinuous$85,405startingPolice Officer (Entry Level/Lateral)
Merced, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
How Merced PD compares nearby
All 8 Merced Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Merced | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced PD | Hiring | $85,405 | — | None | |
| Merced County Sheriff | Hiring | $59,155 | −$26,250 | None | |
| Atwater PD | Closes in 10 days | $72,313 | −$13,092 | None | |
| Livingston PD | Hiring | $58,890 | −$26,515 | None | |
| Gustine PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Chowchilla PD | Hiring | $62,400 | −$23,005 | None |
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