What Novato PD pays
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$122,588
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 38 of 44 San Francisco Bay Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Novato PD
Police Officer Trainee
Novato, CAContinuous$81,093startingPolice Officer - Lateral/Academy Graduate
Novato, CAContinuous$101,001starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
How Novato PD compares nearby
All 73 San Francisco Bay Area agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Novato PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Novato | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novato PD | Hiring | $81,093 | — | None | |
| Marin County Sheriff | Hiring | $116,022 | +$34,929 | $10,000 | |
| Fairfax PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Ross PD | Hiring | $73,368 | −$7,725 | None | |
| San Rafael PD | Hiring | $81,300 | +$207 | $25,000 | |
| Petaluma PD | Hiring | $102,606 | +$21,513 | None |
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