What Orange PD pays
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$134,094
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 43 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$10,000 for certified laterals, $5,000 upon hire and $5,000 upon successful completion of probation.
$10,000 HIRING INCENTIVE (LATERAL CANDIDATES ONLY)Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Orange PD
Police Recruit
Orange, CAOpen$6,245/mostartingPolice Officer (Lateral/Academy Trained)
Orange, CAOpen$10,000 bonus$100,536starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Lateral termsCandidates must be a graduate of a California certified P
- Schedule3/12 schedule for Patrol Officers and a 4/10 schedule for all special assignments
- PensionCalPERS 3.0% @ age 50 or CalPERS 2.7% at age 57 (PEPRA)
How Orange PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Orange PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Orange | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange PD | Hiring | $74,940 | — | $10,000 | |
| Placentia PD | Hiring | $61,343 | −$13,597 | None | |
| Tustin PD | Hiring | $79,102 | +$4,162 | None | |
| Fullerton PD | Hiring | $92,803 | +$17,863 | None | |
| Brea PD | Hiring | $99,502 | +$24,562 | None | |
| Yorba Linda PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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