What Oakland PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$148,403
Posting · verified Oct 8, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedStarting pay has changed 2 times since we began tracking it in Oct 1, 2026: $90,031 (Oct 1, 2026) → $99,885 (Oct 5, 2026) → $75,037 (Oct 6, 2026).
Rank 31 of 46 San Francisco Bay Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Oakland PD
Police Officer (Lateral)
Oakland, CAContinuous$105,968startingPolice Officer Trainee (199C)
Oakland, CACloses Oct 30, 2026$90,031starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsHave been employed as a police officer for at least one (1) year in a law enforcement agency within the last thirty-six (36) months and possess a current basic California P.O.S.T. Certificate.
- Lateral experience required1 years
- PensionCalPERS 2.7% @ 57
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Oakland PD compares nearby
All 73 San Francisco Bay Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Oakland PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Oakland | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland PD | Hiring | $90,031 | — | None | |
| Dublin PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Alameda County Sheriff | Hiring | $104,312 | +$14,281 | $15,000 | |
| Alameda PD | Hiring | $80,350 | −$9,681 | $75,000 | |
| Piedmont PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Berkeley PD | Hiring | $102,505 | +$12,474 | None |
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