What Mountain View PD pays
How we get pay dataStarting pay
$133,141
▲ 9% vs San Jose & Silicon Valley avgJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceTop of scale
$180,719
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 3 of 14 San Jose & Silicon Valley departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$5,000 for new officers, $2,500 in your first paycheck and $2,500 following the successful completion of the probationary period.
The $5,000 new hire bonus is reserved for new hiresJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Mountain View PD
Police Officer Trainee
Police/Fire Administration Building, CACloses Nov 9, 2026$5,000 bonus$133,141startingPolice Officer Lateral
Police/Fire Administration Building, CAContinuous$5,000 bonus$148,820starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsCurrent or recent law enforcement experience as a Police Officer in the State of California within the last three years (in good standing and off probation)
- Lateral experience required0 years
How Mountain View PD compares nearby
All 23 San Jose & Silicon Valley agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Mountain View PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Mountain View | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View PD | Hiring | $133,141 | — | $5,000 | |
| Los Altos PD | Hiring | $139,740 | +$6,599 | None | |
| Palo Alto PD | Hiring | $128,669 | −$4,472 | None | |
| East Palo Alto PD | Hiring | $62,400 | −$70,741 | $30,000 | |
| Menlo Park PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Atherton PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None |
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