What Pacific Grove PD pays
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$148,163
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 5 of 5 Salinas Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Pacific Grove PD
Police Officer - Lateral/Academy Graduate
Pacific Grove, CAOpen$110,576startingPolice Recruit
Pacific Grove, CAOpen$25.08/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsBasic POST Waiver Approval (for Out-of-State applicants)
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Pacific Grove PD compares nearby
All 14 Salinas Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Pacific Grove PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Pacific Grove | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Grove PD | Hiring | $52,166 | — | None | |
| Monterey PD | Hiring | $102,648 | +$50,482 | None | |
| Seaside PD | Hiring | $86,434 | +$34,268 | None | |
| Sand City PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Del Rey Oaks PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Marina PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None |
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