What Milpitas PD pays
How we get pay dataStarting pay
$116,332
▼ 3% vs San Jose & Silicon Valley avgJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceTop of scale
$168,059
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 10 of 14 San Jose & Silicon Valley departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Milpitas PD
Police Officer (Lateral)
Milpitas, CAContinuous$138,261startingPolice Officer (Entry Level/ Academy Graduate)
Milpitas, CAOpen$116,332starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationSome college
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral termsOnly those candidates who have passed probation, passed FTO, and who are currently working for a law enforcement agency will be considered.
- Schedule4-10
How Milpitas PD compares nearby
All 23 San Jose & Silicon Valley agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Milpitas PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Milpitas | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas PD | Hiring | $116,332 | — | None | |
| Cupertino PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Los Altos Hills PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Saratoga PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Santa Clara County Sheriff | Hiring | $116,671 | +$339 | None | |
| Fremont PD | Hiring | $126,525 | +$10,193 | None |
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