What Oakland PD pays
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$148,403
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 33 of 44 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$90,031startingPolice Officer (Lateral)
Oakland, CAContinuousNot published
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 agencies3 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 | $119,600 | +$29,569 | $75,000 | |
| Piedmont PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Berkeley PD | Hiring | $122,327 | +$32,296 | None |
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