What Palm Springs PD pays
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$135,720
Posting · verified Oct 15, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedStarting pay has changed 1 time since we began tracking it in Oct 1, 2026: $78,624 (Oct 1, 2026) → $75,525 (Oct 5, 2026).
Rank 11 of 22 Inland Empire departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$30,000 for certified laterals.
$30,000 Hiring Bonus: Available to eligible new hire lateral police officers.Job posting · verified Oct 15, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Palm Springs PD
Police Trainee
Palm Springs, CACloses Dec 31, 2026$6,552/mostartingPolice Officer - Lateral ($30K Hiring Incentive)
Palm Springs, CACloses Dec 31, 2026$30,000 bonus$7,656/mostartingPolice Officer - Pre Service
Palm Springs, CACloses Dec 31, 2026$7,656/mostartingPolice Officer (Lateral)
Palm Springs, CAContinuous$30,000 bonus$36startingPolice Officer
Palm Springs, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsCurrently employed as a non-probationary sworn California Police Officer and have a minimum of two (2) years experience within the past four (4) years as a sworn California Police Officer with a California law enforcement agency
- Lateral experience required2 years
How Palm Springs PD compares nearby
All 65 Inland Empire agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Palm Springs PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Palm Springs | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs PD | Hiring | $78,624 | — | $30,000 | |
| Banning PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Cathedral City PD | Hiring | $56,160 | −$22,464 | None | |
| Corona PD | Hiring | $96,316 | +$17,692 | None | |
| Desert Hot Springs PD | Hiring | $60,819 | −$17,805 | None | |
| Riverside County Sheriff | Hiring | $81,848 | +$3,224 | None |
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